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I had to look it up. Now I'm intrigued and may look up ye documentary.
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Was that the Dale?
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Yep, you're both right! (Including about the "woman" who was the mastermind.)
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The flying umbrella? No, wait, that was Mary Poppins.
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Was she the windshield wiper inventor?I read a story about the Dale a few years ago, I guess I wasn't that impressed as I totally forgot about it. I was more impressed with Mary Anderson, inventor of the, ( ___________ )?View attachment 79361
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I would have never guessed that in a million years. Speaking of windshield wipers, ever see the movie "Flash of Genius?." It's the true story of Robert Kearns, who patented the intermittent windshield wiper, and his decades-long battle with Ford. Ford essentially stole his idea and incorported it into their cars without paying Kearns or giving him and credit.
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That's where I got the idea for the pop quiz!
