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    Sister Mary Kenneth Keller’s dissertation, written in CDC FORTRAN 63, was titled “Inductive Inference on Computer Generated Patterns.”

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    From blood banks and barcodes to the Super Soaker and the pizza box, here are the fascinating stories behind inventions that changed the world.

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    • The Stories Behind 20 Inventions That Changed the World https://t.co/Ri1N8bnKY7 🌉Suspension bridge 🚽Toilets 🎧Walkman 💊The Pill 🩸Blood banks 🛰️Space Telescopes 🍕Pizza box 🏥X-rays ⭕️Duct tape 📦Barcodes 🚗Seat belts 👩‍🍳Microwave 🥫Can opener ❄️A/C 📻Radio 🐠Aquariums 💡Etc