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1920s Inventions
1920s Inventions
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During the roaring 1920s, inventions like home refrigeration and penicilin sent America into the modern age.

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Invention of the Radio
Invention of the Radio
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In the early 20th century, the first radio signals beamed across America. See how this cultural revolution began.

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Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison
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Thomas Edison's most famous invention, the light bulb, paved the way for modern life.

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Invention of Electricity
Invention of Electricity
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Who really was first to discover electricity and who tried to stop scientists from harnessing it? Shocking discoveries!

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Edison's Failed Inventions
Edison's Failed Inventions
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Thomas Edison had over 400 patents in just 8-years, but not all his ideas took off. See some bizarre failures from the Wizard of Menlo Park.

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Invention of the Lightbulb
Invention of the Lightbulb
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Thomas Edison gave us the light bulb, but it wasn't easy. See how multiple failures lead to a revolution that helped light up the world.

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Radar: Invention of War
Radar: Invention of War
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How did radar research later lead to the invention of a device found in most modern kitchens? Find out more.

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