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Have you ever used a dishwasher, refrigerator, windshield wiper or home security system? Taken penicillin, enjoyed ice cream or a cup of filtered brewed coffee? Hopefully, you've never had to use a fire escape, life raft or Kevlar vest, but you may know someone who has. All of the items listed here, and many more, were invented by women. They came from diverse backgrounds and a time when women were expected to stay home and raise children. Let's learn who these genius women were and what inspired them to create these marvelous innovations.