12 things you didn't know were invented by women

Even though the history of women inventors is just as long as men’s, the innovative work of women is often left out of the picture (especially when men take credit for it). So we’re putting the spotlight on these spectacular women -- you may not know their names (yet), but you definitely know their contributions. Read on to hear more about the women who used science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to make our lives that much easier.