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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
Low cost, functional and brilliantly efficient, one is produced every three seconds
