1. B r i a n K r i s t i n D e c e m b e r 7, 2 0 1 1 P e r i o d # 2 C o m p u t e r # 1 7 Music: Free Play Music, The Chili Stain, December 8, 2011, www.freeplaymusic.com I n v e n t e d B y : G e o r g e N i s s e n

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3. Invention: Trampoline The trampoline was first made in 1920 by George Nissen. After WW2 trampolines became extremely popular across the country. Even though the company that made the apparatus was sold, the business was still a hit. People still use it in sports and recreation. Also families still enjoy and love trampolines.

4. Inventor: George Nissen George Nissen was an inventor who created the trampoline. George Nissen was an inventor who created the trampoline. Nissen was born in 1914 in America. Nissen was born in 1914 in America. At 16 years old he started building his creative bouncing apparatus. At 16 years old he started building his creative bouncing apparatus. Nissen brought his creation to his summer camp which there it was a HUGE hit. Nissen brought his creation to his summer camp which there it was a HUGE hit. After WW2 Nissen started a corporation called “The Nissen Trampoline Corporation. After WW2 Nissen started a corporation called “The Nissen Trampoline Corporation. In 1980 after selling his company he continued to invent items such as the bunsaver air cushion and the labtop exercycle. In 1980 after selling his company he continued to invent items such as the bunsaver air cushion and the labtop exercycle.