Multiple choice

Which invention was created in honour of a father?

  1. the weather vane

  2. the fountain pen

  3. the sensor light

  4. the drinking fountain
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sanitary drinking fountain was co-invented by Halsey Taylor in 1912 as a tribute to his father, who had passed away from typhoid fever caused by contaminated public drinking water. Taylor dedicated his invention to providing safe, clean drinking water in public spaces to prevent such tragedies. This makes it a unique invention created directly in honor of a father.

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