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The Invention of the Fan In the summer of 1882, the heat in Cincinnati was unbearable. Edwin Finch, a young inventor, sat sweating in his workshop, frustrated by the stagnant air. During a break, he saw a servant fanning a wealthy patron and wondered: What if a machine could do that? Back in his workshop, Edwin fashioned a crude device using an electric motor and windmill blades mounted on a wooden frame. When he powered it up, the blades spun, creating a refreshing breeze. But moments later, the contraption collapsed in a heap of sparks and bolts. Undeterred, Edwin refined his design, replacing the frame with metal and adding a safety cage. His “Electric Breeze Machine” soon became a sensation, first in local stores and eventually in homes and factories. By solving a simple problem, Edwin not only conquered the summer heat but also transformed daily life, proving that even the smallest ideas can have a big impact.
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