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The stuff you use to accidentally glue your fingers together was a complete laboratory mistake. Researchers were trying to create clear plastic for optical…
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Thomas Edison essentially invented the concept of modern movie piracy when he dispatched hired thugs to physically assault independent filmmakers who refused…
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Because restrictive waistlines are a terrible concept, traditional Korean fashion firmly tied the skirt strap above the chest. This created a highly…
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Aside from the lightbulb, Thomas Edison accidentally invented the core technology used for what modern industry?
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Why does Thomas Edison get all the credit for the lightbulb when he didn't actually invent the first one?
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