Which Invention Are You?

You were put on this planet to get things done.
Forget prep time and plans, you just want to get started and make your mark on society! It doesn’t take you long to get ready for events, and you’re extremely easygoing - in other words, the perfect combo to have a good time.

Did you know?
The microwave was invented accidentally by Percy Spencer, a radar engineer in 1945. He was standing in front of a magnetron when he noticed the candy bar in his pocket had melted. The first food they intentionally microwaved was popcorn.

You’re a real all-round talent, able to captivate your friends at a moment’s notice. You can talk about anything and anyone, but because you talk so much, you’re prone to be interrupted - especially when you’re getting to the good part of your story!

Did you know?
Vladimir Kosma Zworykin is often credited with being the father of modern television but the first working television unit was actually developed by Philo Taylor Farnsworth, a farm boy from Utah, years before Zworykin even had a functional model.

You’re a lover of stories and a master of interpretation. You use your ability to pick up on the slightest change in tone to your advantage by saying the right thing, at the right time.

Did you know?
The hearing aid we know today was only made possible by a series of technical advances. The first wearable hearing aid was developed in 1938 by Aurex Corp in Chicago. Their device consisted of an earpiece, a wire, a receiver and a battery pack. By 1959 "hearing glasses" (Otarion Electronics) had become popular while the behind-the-ear device we're familiar with today was first seen in 1964.

You’re reliable, selfless and responsible. You’re the person your friends can count on when things go wrong, able to react immediately if you have to. You don’t need the spotlight to have a good time.

Did you know?
Two people invented the airbag independently at around the same time. Patent applications were submitted by Walter Linderer (German) and John Hendrik (American) in the early 1950's.

You’re old school on purpose. The real deal. You live in the moment and go with the flow, and you’re able to do a lot with a little! You’re the type of person who’s up for whatever, whenever.

Did you know?
The first pocket calculator was built by Texas Instruments in 1967 in order to show the capabilities of their recently developed integrated circuits. The device (code name "Cal-Tech") was battery powered, could accept numbers of up to 6 digits and could print results as large as 12 digits on a thermal printer. Today the device resides in the Smithsonian.

You’re always on the go. Whether it’s running from appointment to appointment, exploring your surroundings, or getting out of the country all together. You won’t let anyone stop you from getting to where you want to be.

Did you know?
The first smartphone was launched in 1992, 15 years before the iPhone. The "Simon Personal Communicator" by IBM featured a monochrome LCD touchscreen, could send and receive email and faxes and even came with a number of pre-installed apps.

You’re a stickler for detail. Nothing gets by you. Where others rush to finish, you take your time and see if there’s more than meets the eye. It’s a rare trait these days, which makes you all the more valuable.

Did you know?
The first compound microscope was invented in the 1950's by Dutch spectacle makers Zacharias and Han Jansen. Anton van Leeuwenhoek later created a more powerful microscope, earning him the credit of Father of Microscopy.

You’re not one to give up easily, you give it all you’ve got and keep going. Siding with the underdog comes naturally to you. And you help them defy the odds, time and time again. Why do you do it? Because you love life.

Did you know?
Wilson Greatbatch, inventor of the first implantable pacemaker, is considered one of the greatest American inventors of the 20th century. When he died in 2011, aged 92, he held over 300 patents. He invented the pacemaker accidentally in 1956 and invented a lithium ion battery for it in 1970.