Lonnie Johnson, Inventor of the Super Soaker | Black Inventors

If you grew up in the '90s—or was just a kid—then you probably remember playing with a Super Soaker. So thank this man for summer that much more awesome. #CreateBlackHistory

"Within a few years, the Super Soaker generated over $200 million in retail sales, becoming the No. 1 selling toy in the U.S."
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