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AT&T’s History of Invention and Breakups

AT&T, once known informally as Ma Bell, is a storied American brand that goes back under a succession of names to the late 19th century, after Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone in Boston. The first …
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The Invention of Science: A New History of the Scientific Revolution by David Wootton review – a big bang moment

The birth of science in Europe was the greatest revolution of all, argues this dazzling polemic What is modernity and when did it begin? The answer depends a lot on the nationality and specialism of the historian you ask. Italians favour the achievements …
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From Light Bulb to Industrial Powerhouse: A Brief History of General Electric Company

To this day, GE’s spirit of invention fuels the company’s mission to move, power, build, and cure the world. A company of firsts Throughout its existence, General Electric has been responsible for many “firsts” in the world. Near the turn of the 20th …
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Smithsonian celebrates invention in American history museum’s new wing

There’s a saying that “great minds think alike.” They aren’t satisfied with what is. They innovate and invent. And in the process, they can make history. On Wednesday, the National Museum of American History will open an entire wing devoted to …
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Who Invented The Television? ‘My Million Dollar Invention’ Reveals The Complicated History Behind The World’s Greatest Innovations

We have it so easy these days. We can get news and entertainment just by turning on a TV, maintain our dental hygiene by brushing our teeth and go for a jog with the proper footwear to match. Life wasn’t always this simple. There was a time when the TV …
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“Self-Delusion Is One of the Greatest Inventions in Human History” – Lifehacker – Lifehacker

"Self-Delusion Is One of the Greatest Inventions in Human History" – Lifehacker
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"Self-Delusion Is One of the Greatest Inventions in Human History" · Adam Dachis PFollowOUnfollow 5/17/13 2:30pm 13 minutes ago g 146L 0Edit. At some point you've been told to fake it 'til you make it, and that's because with a little effort you can

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