Multiple choice general knowledge

John Walker invented in 1927 and called it "Congraves" But sales never took off and he died with little money. But it is regularly used today. What?

  1. Pencil

  2. Match Stick

  3. Wire

  4. Perfume
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B Correct answer
Explanation

John Walker invented the safety match in 1827 (not 1927 as stated - this appears to be a typo in the question), originally calling them 'Congraves.' Despite commercial struggles during his lifetime, safety matches became an everyday essential product. Pencils, wire, and perfumes have different invention histories and inventors.

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