NC Inventors

Caleb Bradham invented

The Wrights brothers invented

George Laurer invented

Why is the Wrights brothers important to North Carolina?

• They owned a bicycle shop in NC.

• They were born in NC.

• Their airplane flew for the first time in NC.

• They vacationed there frequently.

What did George Laurer do for a living?

• Cashier

• Grocery Store Manager

• Pharmacist

• Engineer for IBM

What was Pepsi originally used for

• a medicine for headache

• a soda to be enjoyed

• Indigestion/ Stomach issues

• sore throat

Orville and Wilbur Wright were the only members of their family who did not receive a high school diploma, attend college, or marry.

• True

• False

George Laurer did not profit off the royalties(money) from his barcode invention.

• True

• False

Pepsi was originally called Brad's drink.

• True

• False

What was the most interesting fact that you learned from the inventor you researched?