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“People are very open-minded about new things - as long as they're exactly like the old ones.”

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Charles Kettering

Charles Kettering, born on August 29, 1876 and died on November 25, 1958, was an American inventor and engineer renowned for his innovations in the automotive and electrical industries. more

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