Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    We have a mileometer in our cars, which is really an odometer. Who invented the odometer?

    Question #39320. Asked by supermary345. (Sep 30 03 1:14 PM)


    mk2norwich

    		Benjamin Franklin.

    http://www.sd104.s-cook.k12.il.us/students/mrubalcaba-benfrankilin.html

    Sep 30 03, 1:16 PM
    mk2norwich

    		...Or William Clayton.

    http://www.m-w.com/textonly/wftw/51297.htm

    Sep 30 03, 1:17 PM
    elizabethmc

    		I have to go with Norry on this one http://www.cs.bris.ac.uk/home/pz2234/COMSM1103/inventor.htm
    and http://bensguide.gpo.gov/benfranklin/inventor.html

    Sep 30 03, 1:47 PM
    elizabethmc

    		Vitruvius, in 15 BC.

    This page has all of the history of the odometer:

    http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bl_Odometer.htm

    Sep 30 03, 2:02 PM
    mochyn

    		EUREKA.archimedes
    http://cougar.slvhs.slv.k12.ca.us/~pboomer/notes/physicshistory/physhist.html


    Oct 01 03, 11:43 AM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    What is the difference between a speedometer and an odometer?

    Why were military cars, and now the line of Chrysler cars, called 'Jeeps?'

    About 10 or 15 years ago, Hot Wheels offered cars that were sealed in a small paper bag. In order to find out what kind of car you were getting, you had to submerge the bag in water, which would dissolve the bag, revealing the car. What were these cars called?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Cars
    This is what I have learned from watching my son's favourite movie over and over and over again.
    		Cars . Average
    10 Q
    smurf78
    Feb 16 07
    9843 plays
    2 Really!
    I hope you'll say 'Really?' afterwards.
    		Mixed 10 Q. Difficult [B] Difficult
    10 Q
    awkins
    Apr 17 00
    1440 plays
    3 The As Have it
    The ayes have it. All these questions have to do with places that not only start with 'A' but also end with 'a'.
    		Alphabetical Places Average
    10 Q
    minch
    Aug 15 00
    6690 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.