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Wilson Greatbatch was born in Chicago in 1919.
Wilson Greatbatch was born in Chicago in 1919.
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Wilson Greatbatch served in World War l.
Wilson Greatbatch served in World War l.
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Roy Plunkett received the Nobel Prize for his invention of Teflon.
Roy Plunkett received the Nobel Prize for his invention of Teflon.
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X-Rays were discovered by Wilhelm Rontgen during an 1895 experiment.
X-Rays were discovered by Wilhelm Rontgen during an 1895 experiment.
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Wilhelm Rontgen had siblings who also studied mechanical engineering.
Wilhelm Rontgen had siblings who also studied mechanical engineering.
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Constantin Fahlberg discovered the artificial sweetener saccharin while trying to make preservatives.
Constantin Fahlberg discovered the artificial sweetener saccharin while trying to make preservatives.
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Harry Coover discovered superglue accidentally while working on heat-resistant canopies for jet airplanes.
Harry Coover discovered superglue accidentally while working on heat-resistant canopies for jet airplanes.
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John Pemberton became addicted to morphine after being wounded in the American Civil War.
John Pemberton became addicted to morphine after being wounded in the American Civil War.
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Harry Brearley discovered stainless steel by finding a rust-resistant metal for gun barrels.
Harry Brearley discovered stainless steel by finding a rust-resistant metal for gun barrels.
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Battery-powered implantable pacemakers were invented accidentally by Wilson Greatbatch while working on a heart-rhythm recorder.
Battery-powered implantable pacemakers were invented accidentally by Wilson Greatbatch while working on a heart-rhythm recorder.
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Wilson Greatbatch had more than 300 patents at the time of his death.
Wilson Greatbatch had more than 300 patents at the time of his death.
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Dr. Roy Plunkett was intentionally trying to create a non-stick substance when he invented Teflon.
Dr. Roy Plunkett was intentionally trying to create a non-stick substance when he invented Teflon.
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Wilhelm Rontgen received a medical degree before he studied mechanical engineering.
Wilhelm Rontgen received a medical degree before he studied mechanical engineering.
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Teflon has a low melting point and is not very sticky.
Teflon has a low melting point and is not very sticky.
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X-Rays can pass through human tissue, making them useful for imaging bones.
X-Rays can pass through human tissue, making them useful for imaging bones.
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Archimedes realized how to measure the volume of irregular objects while driving home from work.
Archimedes realized how to measure the volume of irregular objects while driving home from work.
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The invention of the ice lolly was a planned creation.
The invention of the ice lolly was a planned creation.
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Frank Epperson invented the ice lolly in the summer.
Frank Epperson invented the ice lolly in the summer.
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The concept of Eureka is associated with Archimedes' invention of the ice lolly.
The concept of Eureka is associated with Archimedes' invention of the ice lolly.
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Frank Epperson was attempting to make a frozen treat when he invented the ice lolly.
Frank Epperson was attempting to make a frozen treat when he invented the ice lolly.
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Alexander Fleming was born in England in 1881.
Alexander Fleming was born in England in 1881.
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Leo Baekeland discovered penicillin.
Leo Baekeland discovered penicillin.
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Percy Spencer was a highly educated physicist.
Percy Spencer was a highly educated physicist.
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Howard Florey and Ernst Chain discovered penicillin.
Howard Florey and Ernst Chain discovered penicillin.
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Percy Spencer invented the microwave in 1945.
Percy Spencer invented the microwave in 1945.
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