#69 Charles Goodyear: An Inventor's Obsession and the Struggle for a Rubber Monopoly
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The Story of Goodyear's Invention of Rubber
Goodyear, born during the early days of America, became a full-time inventor in pursuit of a miracle substance: rubber. Despite lacking a background in chemistry, he discovered breakthroughs through trial and error, outpacing others with formal education in the field. His perseverance and belief in the potential of rubber led to remarkable accomplishments, despite his limited understanding of the chemical processes involved in his invention.
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