George de Mestral
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VELCRO! Where would we be without it? Mums on the run love it, travellers, sportsmen, schools, hospitals and literally everyone uses it daily. Discover how a stroll in a field full of burrs inspired George de Mestral to develop this innovative form of adhesive. Learn how you too can turn ideas into developments by observing the obvious and asking questions. His story is truly motivational and may help you find your own golden opportunities.
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Christopher Sholes
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William Shockley
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Louis Braille
A simple childhood accident caused Louis Braille to become blind. Experience the source of his motivation to develop better systems to assist blind people with reading and writing. His Braille system has become a worldwide standard that has opened up opportunities for anyone suffering from vision impairment. Get to know this most inspiring story, as he reveals his own thoughts in a very unique and personal way.
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