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Welcome to the Inventorium
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The Inventorium is a collection of links to
some of the largest and best known universities and organizations that will
inform and entertain everyone who is interested in gizmos, gadgets and inventing.
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The International Institute of Gizmology is the home of the Gizmological
Sciences. Read about the history of Gizmology or find out how to become a Certifed Gizmologist™.
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Make your second stop the Kinetic Gizmology
where you will be introduced to world of machine artists. Great links to Rolling Ball machines and the Cabaret
Mechanical Theater.
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How Stuff Works is one of the Best Web Sites for 2002 and 2003!
says Time Magazine. You will find find an explanation on how everything works from aircraftcarrier catapults
to metal detectors work or internet cookies. If you need to know how somthing works this is the site for you.
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The Inventor of the Week button will link you the
Lemelson-MIT inventor's archives. This page brings to light the names behind many
great and noteable inventions including the Ferris Wheel (George Ferris),
the Chocolate Chip cookie (Ruth Wakefield) and the 8-Track Lear Jet inventor - William P. Lear.
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Visit the Leonardo Da Vinci display courtesy
of the Museum of Science in Boston for an impressive look at the great visionary
of the arts and sciences.
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Transistorized! is a superb site that explains the development
of "The Grandfather of the Chip", the transistor. This is an important site for those
interested in our technology of today.
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The Lemelson Center is a place to explore the exciting world of invention.
Whether you're a student, teacher, inventor, or history buff, you'll find things you can use here.
See what's just been added to the website at "What's New." Check out upcoming programs at "Events."
Click on "CenterPieces" for virtual exhibits and in-depth explorations of invention topics.
Start "Digging Deeper" to access resources on the history of invention. Find out more about the Center's
founder, Jerome Lemelson, and the work we do in "About the Center." Or take a "Short Cut" through the site,
designed especially for you.
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Red Green is the godfather of
backyard Gizmology and famous for his ability to adapt and combine seemingly useless
items into rather dangerous contraptions that often maim and injure (no decapitations have been reported yet).
He is the Official spokesman for Duct Tape™ and if you have enjoyed his immensely popular show on PBS you should
stop by the world famous Possum Lodge for a visit.
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The Gizmologist's Lair
AKA Center for Research on Things You Shouldn't Try At Home
This website is a complete course in gizmology. Shop class and theory
that covers everything from castings and pumps to bearings and springs. If you need to know how
to make somthing stop by here first.
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The Gizmology Store
Cool inventor's stuff. If you're an inventor or if you know one the
Diploma in Gizmology™
and Certified Gizmologist™ T-shirts, Caps and Coffee cups are popular gifts.
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