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The Benjamin Franklin Quiz
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Inventor, statesman, writer and notorious prankster Benjamin Franklin is often called "the first American" for his myriad contributions to life in the early United States. Can you ace our quiz on Ben?
How hard is the patent application process?
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You're convinced you have a great, marketable idea, but you're also aware someone could steal the idea if you don't have a patent. It's time to investigate the process of protecting your invention.
Could you put a camera in a contact lens?
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How viable is the idea of an image-capturing contact lens? Find out how close we might be to embedded cameras in contact lenses.
How a Cold Heat Soldering Iron Works
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Cold Heat soldering irons are lightweight, portable and don't come with the potential for serious injury. Learn more about Cold Heat soldering.
How Patents Work
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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.
George Washington Carver: An Innovator Beyond His Era
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Few famous Americans enjoy a status as mythic as that of George Washington Carver, a man whose life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a lasting legacy. Carver's work is considered instrumental in changing Southern approaches to agriculture.
The Venn Diagram: How Circles Illustrate Relationships
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Venn diagrams are an easy way to simplify information and visualize relationships between concepts or sets of data.
How Silly Putty Works
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It's hard to imagine childhood before Silly Putty. Get the scoop on Silly Putty at HowStuffWorks.
17 Favorite Quotes on Creativity
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You know genius is all inspiration and perspiration, but it's time to find out what creativity is really about. Read 17 favorite quotes on creativity.
How Nonstick Cookware Works
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Nonstick cookware lets you cook with less cleanup time and less fat. Learn what lets a nonstick coating stick to pans but not to your pancakes.