Multiple choice general knowledge

The compact collapsible umbrella was invented in ...

  1. Britian

  2. France

  3. America

  4. China
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The compact collapsible umbrella as we know it today was invented in America. Samuel Fox of England is often credited with the steel ribbed umbrella (1850s), but the modern folding mechanism was developed in the United States. The design allowed for easy pocket storage, making umbrellas truly portable.

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