Dr. Steven Novella
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Yeah, that was totally different.
All right, item number one.
Swedish-American electrical engineer Gideon Sundbak perfected the zipper, revolutionizing modern apparel.
All right, number two, English inventor Jonas Hanway invented the modern umbrella for use as a waterproof rain guard in the 1750s.
And number three, Josephine Cochran patented, manufactured, and sold the first successful mechanical dishwasher, her patent being issued in 1893.
Okay, Kara, it's your turn to go first.
Good, bold move, Evan.
I like it.
All right.
Since you all agree on that one.
Josephine Cochran patented, manufactured, and sold the first successful mechanical dishwasher, her patent being issued in 1893.
You guys all think this one is science, and this one is...
She did do it.
Good for her.
That's a bean.
Well, her husband died.
I think that's part of it.
So she was on her own.
But yeah, she was the goods, man.
She patented it.