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Inventors

Ever hear of George Henry Hohnsbeen, inventor of liquid soap and the clipboard or how about the inventor of plastic, Leo Bakeland. Learn about inventors, some obscure and others worldly famous, but all contributed towards the betterment of humankind.

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 Inventor George Henry Hohnsbeen, 1879-1953

Hohnsbeen invented improvements to a handful of devices from 1908 to 1921, including early versions of the clipboard and the liquid soap dispenser.

Sep 10, 2011 – William L. Wunder

Alchemist Augustus Owsley Stanley III: His Impact on the 20th c.

Owsley, legendary maker of the most pure LSD in the 1960s, and who was one of the most eccentric figures of the 20th century, died on March 13, 2011.

Mar 23, 2011 – R.Michael Johnson

The Life and Works of Leonardo Da Vinci

Discussing Leonardo Da Vinci's life, influence and how he used parabolas in his artwork.

Mar 4, 2011 – Emma Shockley

Leo Bakeland Invented Plastics

You may never have heard of Belgian Leo Hendrik Baekeland, but most homes are full of products enabled by his genius. He invented plastic.

Feb 19, 2011 – Rosemary E. Bachelor

Female African American Inventors

Short biographies for three female African American inventors, all of whom had a marked effect on the world today.

Jan 8, 2011 – Jacqueline Gonzales

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