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Inventions & Inventors

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The video "Inventions & Inventors" explores the fascinating world of creativity and ingenuity. It begins by defining 'invention' as something that has never been created before and 'inventor' as the individual behind the creation. The video highlights the transformational impact of inventions like the wheel for transportation and the protective innovations of weapons like knives and arrows. It celebrates renowned inventors such as Thomas Edison, known for the incandescent light bulb and phonograph, and Louis Pasteur, acclaimed for his pioneering work in pasteurization and vaccines. The video also covers the invention of the chocolate chip cookie by Ruth Graves Wakefield and the debut of the mobile phone by Martin Cooper. These stories inspire curiosity about the role of inventions in daily life and underline that anyone can be an inventor. The video finishes with a fun review to engage viewers with their newfound knowledge.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 53 seconds

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