Leo Hendrik Baekeland
He was a Belgian chemist who invented photographic paper and Bakelite, an inexpensive, nonflammable, versatile, and popular plastic. The invention of Bakelite marked the beginning of the Age of Plastics. Bakelite was the first plastic invented that held its shape after being heated. Radios, telephones and electrical insulators were made of Bakelite because of its properties of insulation and heat-resistance. Since 1907, it has penetrated nearly all branches of industry. Tod… Continue

Bill Gates was born in October 28, 1955. He studied in Harvard University in 1975 because he didn’t want to lose the chance of opening a company (Microsoft). Test showed that his IQ is 170, which is brilliant. He founded Microsoft with his friends. Microsoft grew its power during the partnership with IBM. Bill Gates lead the company and distributed the demo of the first Window system. His influence to the world is beyond imagination. His system affected everyone’s daily life.
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Charles Darwin and his work on evolution have had a tremendous impact on the world since the 1859 publication of his work On the Origin of Species. In this paper, arguably one of the most influential scientific publications ever, Darwin first introduced his radical theory of evolution which has become a cornerstone throughout the study of biology and other fields of science. The idea of evolution has also had a significant religious impact as well. Since its introduction, it has caused uproar in… Continue

1. Leo Bakeland

I think Leo Bakeland is influential because he invented plastic. Plastic plays a crucial role in modern life. Plastic is easy to form shapes and also easy to color. In addition, plastic is lighter then other substances. For instance, if the plastic items such as the radio, the remote control, or the garbage can were some other substance such as wood or metal, it would be inconvenient to move it since its heavier than plastic. Another impact that plastic has throughout society is… Continue

Bill Gates

Bill Gates is the greatest businessman I think in the 20th century. And he is also a philanthropist and the chairman of Microsoft, the software company he founded with Paul Allen. He is ranked consistently one of the world’s wealthiest people. Gates invented the operating system of the modern computer. He and his Microsoft have changed peoples’ way of living in the late 20th century. The windows system has give computers to improve to a higher standard technological. Economically, he… Continue