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Check out how the first Cheetos were made. A guy was working with
pressurized Rabbit food slurry in a pressure cooker and the thing leaked
and the stuff puffed out. He took some home to his wife who added cheese
and presto, there they were. There's a trade publication called "Chipper
Snacker" that had an article about this 20 years ago or so.

Also look at the work of J. B. Francis in 19th century Lowell, MA. Pay
especial attention to the work he did with the building of the "Guard
Locks" used to protect the city in the event of flood. The Army Core of
Engineers could learn a few things from him!

It's obvious that T. A. Edison and his creation of the first real
industrial research lab are also prime examples. Ditto George
Westinghouse and the air brake.

John Bowditch
Exhibits Director
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

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Subject: Great Problem-Solvers of History?

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Hello All,

As part of the development of a new exhibition, we are looking for names
of great problem solvers, past and present.

What makes a great problem solver?  A great problem solver can:
*	Look at problems from a different perspective
*	Work collaboratively
*	Be persistent
*	See the potential in an "accidental discovery" (e.g., the
invention of Post-It Notes)

We are particularly interested in individuals with funny, surprising, or
interesting stories behind the problems they solved or the inventions
they created. A good example might be Frank Epperson, who invented the
popsicle (then called the "Epsicle") after accidentally freezing soda
pop on a stick. We also want to represent a diverse group of
individuals, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, and time period.

If you have any suggestions, please send them my way.

Thanks in advance for your ideas!

Scott

Scott Pattison
Exhibit Developer
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
1945 SE Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
503.797.4673
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www.omsi.edu

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