Multiple choice general knowledge Who had an explosive idea and first patented DYNAMITE? J. R. Gluber A. Nobel G. Fawks W. Bickford Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Alfred Nobel invented dynamite in 1867 as a safer alternative to nitroglycerin. He patented his invention, which used diatomaceous earth to stabilize the explosive compound, making it less sensitive to shock.