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True North Power
True North Power is an energy company based in Ayr that manufactures an innovative windmill – the Wind Arrow Turbine.
Faux Fur in the 19th Century
As buffalo fur coats and robes were an expensive way to keep warm in the late 1800s, John Morley from Waterloo invented his own process of treating wool to create imitation buffalo fur.
1930s – Tough Times Lead to Innovation
Economic downturns are often thought to prevent innovation and risk taking. However, economic hard times can be a catalyst for innovation.
Dawson’s Golden Chaff
In 1881, Robert Dawson identified and propagated a hearty winter wheat which is still used today
Privy Seat Patent
An 1886 patent for an attachment to a privy (outhouse) seat which would close the hole of the seat until the user was seated there.
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That's all for now :)
That's all for now :)