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10 Fascinating Facts About Steve Jobs
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve used one of the many products that Steve Jobs so famously innovated.
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What Ever Happened To Waterbeds?
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‘Clap On ... Clap Off!’ The Clapper Sensation of the ’80s
The device that could turn TVs and lights on with a couple of claps became a pop culture sensation, even though its makers worried people would associate it with venereal disease.
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How the TV Dinner Revolutionized American Life
How the humble TV dinner changed American life in the mid-20th century.
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Spotify DJ provides the personalized touch of a real DJ, right down to the voice commentary.
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In 1975, upstart automaker Liz Carmichael promised a $2000 car with a space-age body and incredible fuel economy. The only problem? It didn't exist.
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How to Stop Instagram Photos From Automatically Posting to Facebook
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