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Born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 23, 1856, Woods’ groundbreaking inventions changed how we live today.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 23, 1856, Woods’ groundbreaking inventions changed how we live today.
Insights > People power
Granville T. Woods’ Inventions Power Life Still Today
02/24/2017

Does the name Granville T. Woods ring a bell? Maybe a telephone? Woods was an African-American inventor who made important improvements to the telephone, street car and much more.

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The Croatian-born inventor contributed to the development of the alternating-current electrical system.
The Croatian-born inventor contributed to the development of the alternating-current electrical system.
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5 Fascinating Facts About Nikola Tesla
01/05/2017

Croatian-born inventor Nikola Tesla contributed to the development of the alternating-current electrical system. Read a few factoids on one of the founders of the modern electric utility industry.

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