Multiple choice general knowledge

Which invention made Elisha Otis famous?

  1. The Elevator

  2. Toothpaste

  3. Teleivision

  4. Shopping mall
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Explanation

Elisha Otis invented the safety elevator in 1852, featuring a braking mechanism that prevented the elevator from falling if the hoist rope broke. This invention made modern skyscrapers possible and revolutionized urban architecture. Note the typo 'Teleivision' should be 'Television'.

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