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Battery
The story of the battery begins inside a dead murderer. It's a tale that's far from over.
Public Key Cryptography
Geeks versus government - the story of public key cryptography.
Robot
Robots threaten the human workforce, but they are crucial to the modern economy.
Disposable Razor
King Camp Gillette created the disposable razor. But his influence extends beyond shaving.
Clock
The clock was invented in 1656 and has become an essential part of the modern economy.
The words 'clever' and 'death' crop up less often than 'Google' in conversation.
Insurance
Insurance is as old as gambling, but it's fundamental to the way the modern economy works.
Paper
The Gutenberg press changed the world - but it could not have done so without paper.
Antibiotics
The tale of antibiotics is a cautionary one, and economic incentives are often to blame.
Billy Bookcase
The Billy bookcase epitomises the pursuit of lower costs and acceptable functionality.
