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“Exactly 5,126 attempts to make the first bagless vacuum cleaner were failures-some catastrophic disappointments, some minor defects. It took 15 years. Prototype 5,127 was the success ... Failure is painful, but it spurs on improvement like nothing else.”

Quote by James Dyson

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James Dyson is a celebrated inventor and entrepreneur, famous for his revolutionary vacuum cleaner designs. Born on May 2, 1947, Dyson has transformed the home cleaning industry with his bagless vacuum cleaners and other innovative products. His passion for engineering and design has led to numerous patents and a successful global business. more

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