mc5 - AVMA Take 2

Yes, it's another round of that classic guessing game - Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, Abstract [or any combination thereof]. This effort - '03/'04 should address any queries, but then again, may just serve to confuse and baffle which some might say is the point of the game. Patience, integrity and a decent search engine may be useful ....

Raak

[CdM] Not invented prior to 1700. (Discontented murmuring from some of the audience who think they know the history of this thing. The laser display board explains the ruling to them.)

Irouléguy

Was it invented in Britain?

CdM] Thanks - one of the most enjoyable for a long time

Raak

[I] Not invented in Britain. (It's not clear from Google exactly who invented it or exactly when, but I'm going with the most likely suspect.)

Rosie

A battery?

Long shot.

Kim

Invented in the 20th Century?

Raak

[R] Not a battery.
[K] Not invented in the 20th Century.

Inkspot

Does it require electric power?