Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Who invented Postage stamp?

  1. Sir Henry Cole

  2. Trevor Baylis

  3. Rowland Hill

  4. J. Stuart Blackton
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Explanation

Rowland Hill invented the postage stamp system, introducing the Penny Black in 1840 in Britain. His reform made mail affordable and prepaid, proving successful. Before this, postage was expensive and paid by the recipient. Sir Henry Cole invented Christmas cards, Trevor Baylis the clockwork radio, and J. Stuart Blackton was a film pioneer.

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