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These Inventions And Discoveries Were Made By Women But Were Credited To Men

Numerous women have made remarkable contributions to our world thanks to their inventions – many of which were, unfortunately, credited to men.

By Nicole Dominique5 min read
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Women weren't just limited to being homemakers in the mid-1900s. There were other women that society has seemingly forgotten about, namely those armed with creativity, determination, and intellect – and some of them have even shaped our world with their inventions. Today, most people's minds go to men when you bring up the word "inventor," but the reason for this is unsettling: In the past, many women's inventions were unjustly credited to men.