7 things women invented

Abby Wadeson

Men aren’t the only ones who can do great things. Check out these inventions by women of science and engineering:

1. Circular saw in 1812: Tabitha Babbitt 

2. Submarine lamp and telescope in 1845: Sarah Mather 

3. Dishwasher in 1872: Josephine Cochran 

4. Life raft in 1882: Maria Beasley

5. Medical syringe in 1899: Letitia Geer 

6. Windshield wiper in 1904: Mary Anderson 

7. Engine muffler in 1917: El Dorado Jones 

*According to factmonster.com

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