Q. Who invented the waterproof raincoat?
Answer: Charles Macintosh
Notes: Charles Macintosh, a Scottish chemist, is credited with the invention of waterproof fabrics and raincoats. He designed one of the first waterproof fabrics by rubberising sheets of material in his textile factory. First sold in 1824, the Macintosh coat, a perfect rainwear solution, is named after him.

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