Multiple choice general knowledge

In 1932, Carlton Cole Magee of the United States invented what was to become a familiar emblem of modern civilization. What was it?

  1. The neon sign

  2. The parking meter

  3. The pay toilet

  4. The roll-on deodorant
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Carlton Cole Magee invented the parking meter in 1932, which was first installed in Oklahoma City. The parking meter became ubiquitous in cities worldwide as a way to manage parking demand and generate municipal revenue. Neon signs, pay toilets, and roll-on deodorants were invented by different people at different times.

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