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88Medicine Show: Patent Medicines and drugsduring 19th Century before tv advertisement
s early as the Middle Ages medications have been sold by a combination of hucksters, showmen and sincere promoters. Prior to the twentieth century consumers had very little way of knowing if medications they bought were useful or harmful. Prior to exposes and government regulation of the early 20th Century, patent medicines and those that sold them provided questionable cures for everything that ails you along with entertainment. Today’s ads for patent medicines, however, still echo the styl
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85Kitchen Appliances: The Manual Egg Beater, A Museum Piece
So, I thought I was getting old at about age 25 when I walked into the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan and saw my mother's kitchen near the entrance, set up as an exhibit of "old days" kitchen decor and appliances. After my pupils...
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79Apple Patent Silliness... for Slide to Unlock? What utter nonsense! Why Patent System Needs Reform Now!
Apple's "slide to unlock" patent is already invalidated in Europe and will likely be invalidated in the US as well. Why is Apple filing such bogus patents, and why is USPTO granting them? And how does that hurt the consumers? Find out here.
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85Designer Perfume Knockoffs are they worth Considering?
In the fragrance world, the nose does not always know the difference between an imitation or the designer original so why pay more? Here you will discover why knockoff are a good way to save money and still smell nice. You will also learn when a knockoff is worth considering and when it is just a waste of money.
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73Major inventions Timeline: 18th Century and 19th Century
The First Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century with the development of the steam engine which replaced animal power. The 19th century was an age of machine tools that made parts for other machines leading eventually to assembly line manufacturing.
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81Designer Shoes for Less: Get Yours Today
Come on girls, admit it. We love our shoes. Good shoes, like hair, help us tap in to our moods and project a sense of confidence and personality. Whether you're into designer shoes at affordable prices or simply want to drool and dream, this article is for you!
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71Black Inventors and Innovators - Thomas Jennings
In honor of Black History Month there are many Black Inventors and Innovators who have helped to change our world. We should honor those that came before us. Thomas Jennings is one of those men who should be honored for his contributions.
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88Cod-liver Oil: What's it Good For?
Somebody in the forums recently mentioned that cod-liver oil really sells itself. People write articles about things entirely unrelated to cod-liver oil, or even to cods or to livers, and then they end up being credited on their Amazon sales for...
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78Smart Phone War: Why You Should Care About Lawsuits and Mergers in the Smartphone Tech World
Smart phone war is fought with patents, copyrights, and trademarks, in courtrooms, instead of in the market of ocnsumers. Learn who are the players, and what is at stake: your dollars. And of course, what you can do about it.
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89Genetically Modified Crops Threaten Traditional Farming
Genetically modified crops patented by large seed companies threaten plant diversity. Genetically modified, patented seeds are putting an end to the traditional farming methods of seed saving and seed sharing
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