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Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.
How to Play Napoleon
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The emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was neither the inventor nor the popularizer of this game, but his name is used for one of the bids. Learn to play.
10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous
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We've all seen TV ads for products that were just completely silly, but then became overnight sensations. Which ones made our list?
How Nikola Tesla Worked
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Although many still remember Nikola Tesla, his name doesn't carry the weight it once did during his famous battles with Thomas Edison. What was this eccentric genius like?
11 Items Sold by Ron Popeil
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Ron Popeil has made a name for himself by selling unique and quirky items on TV, such as the Veg-O-Matic. See our list of 11 items sold by Ron Popeil.
How Old Is Google?
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Who invented Google is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out who invented Google.
98% of adults can't pass this elementary school science quiz! Can you?
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From the periodic table to inventors and their inventions, how well do you remember your science class lessons? Do you think you could pass general science? Let's find out with this quiz!
How to File a Patent
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How to file a patent is covered in detail in this article from HowStuffWorks. Here you can find out how to file a patent.
What does a patent agent do?
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The difference between a marketable invention and an unusual paperweight can come down to whether the inventor has received a patent on a prized idea. But getting a patent is a tricky business. It's helpful to have the assistance of someone who knows the ins and outs of the process. Enter the patent agent.
Is Apple building a hydrogen-powered computer?
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When can we line up at our local Apple Store for our hydrogen-powered iPhones? Or is Apple even building a hydrogen-powered computer? Find out.