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A CENTURY OF INNOVATION |
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Century of Innovation is a celebration of the values and innovative
thinking that makes a company unique. Traits like perseverance,
ingenuity and creativity make their first 100 years a century of
success. Many have tried only a few have succeeded. |
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A CLASS ACT |
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at the great pioneers in the field of invention and innovation. A
Class Act covers both well-known and lesser-known inventors from
groups that may have been overlooked in the past, namely, women,
minorities and kids. A collective classification of inventor
achievements. |
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DID YOU EVER WONDER? |
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Did you ever wonder how many inventions were the result of an
accident, how many great ideas were not even recognized by their
inventor? Did you ever wonder about the history of ordinary things
like piggy banks, candy canes and printed books. |
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ONE SMALL STEP |
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taken several centuries to develop into their modern forms. Every
breakthrough is a collective effort that combines and tweaks already
existing ideas and technology in novel ways. Each invention listed
may be just one small step on the road to the ultimate goal. |
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TURNING POINT INVENTIONS |
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Some inventions proved to be turning
points in the way civilization proceeded forward. Their
impact was felt, if not right away then eventually. They have enabled
significant new technological innovations and scientific
discoveries and have had an enduring effect on the world. |
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