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The Nepo-Dictator's Nadir
The Bugle
The Quirky Legacy of Lost Innovations
This chapter delves into key moments in the history of invention, starting with the Montgolfier brothers' landmark hot air balloon flight. It also humorously discusses the role of chance in scientific breakthroughs while reflecting on the tragic loss of inventions in the 1836 US Patent Office fire.
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