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January 4, 2013

6 Things You May Not Know About Samuel Morse

As we celebrate the 175th anniversary of his landmark achievement, here are six things you may not know about the inventor of the telegraph.

November 18, 2011

Explore the life of Louis Daguerre, whose birthday is celebrated in today’s Google Doodle.

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