dynamite
Nobel patented dynamite in 1867. This topic is part of Inventions within History. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
dynamite trivia questions
Who invented dynamite?
Answer: Alfred Nobel
Bonus fact: Nobel patented dynamite in 1867.
Dynamite was created to make what explosive safer to handle?
Answer: Nitroglycerin
Bonus fact: Nobel absorbed nitroglycerin into a stabilizing material.
Alfred Nobel's fortune from explosives later helped fund what awards?
Answer: Nobel Prizes
Bonus fact: His will established the Nobel Prizes.
Nobel made much of his fortune from inventions involving what explosive?
Answer: Dynamite
Bonus fact: He patented dynamite in 1867.
Which description best matches "Sorcerer"?
Answer: men transporting unstable dynamite through a jungle
Bonus fact: Roy Scheider is among the film's principal cast members.