Pinball gained mainstream acceptance and popularity after World War II with the addition of the ______.
A) cathode ray tube
B) Kinetoscope
C) television
D) flipper bumper
E) penny arcade

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The flipper bumper, a spring-loaded device used to hit the pinball back up the table, was first introduced in 1947 and quickly became standard on pinball machines. This innovation allowed for more control over the ball and increased the level of skill required to play, leading to greater popularity of pinball as a game.

Pinball Gained Mainstream Acceptance and Popularity After World War II