Richard Turere Built Flashing Lion Lights to Protect His Family’s Cattle Without Killing Predators
Richard Turere developed Lion Lights as a young Maasai herder. The flashing system deters predators while helping families protect their livestock.
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Benjamin Franklin Left School at 10, Kept Learning, and Shared His Inventions Without Patents
Benjamin Franklin’s practical inventions included bifocals and the lightning rod. Discover how he kept learning and why he chose not to patent them.
Mary Anderson Patented a Windshield Wiper After Watching a Streetcar Driver Struggle in the Snow
A snowy streetcar ride inspired Mary Anderson’s windshield wiper. Her 1903 patent met rejection before wipers became standard equipment.