Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Who invented Crossword Puzzle?

  1. Ralph H. Baer

  2. Semen Korsakov

  3. Philo Farnsworth

  4. Arthur Wynne

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Arthur Wynne invented the crossword puzzle, publishing the first one in the New York World newspaper in 1913. His 'word-cross puzzle' was diamond-shaped and became a weekly feature, sparking a global puzzle craze. Ralph H. Baer developed video game consoles, Semen Korsakov worked on information processing, and Philo Farnsworth pioneered electronic television.