These 10 technological marvels had cultural implications that its inventors could barely have imagined.

American inventors have transformed the world with innovations like the light bulb, the transistor and the pacemaker. But they also dreamed up the dog umbrella, Silly Putty and the Pet Rock.

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INVENTIONS that were spectacular failures have become the stars of a mind-boggling new exhibition. Among the crazy ideas are ...

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