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The Invention of the Record Player
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10:47 - 14:48 (04:01)

The inventor of the record player was motivated by his hearing loss to explore the vibrations of sound in creating an innovative way to reproduce music. His discovery eventually led to the creation of the record player as we know it today.

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A 12-year-old boy makes a fortune by buying all the newspapers for five cents and selling them for a couple of dollars.
10:47 - 12:07 (01:20)
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Entrepreneurship
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A 12-year-old boy makes a fortune by buying all the newspapers for five cents and selling them for a couple of dollars.

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The Invention of the Record Player
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ANNOUNCEMENT: A Special Series Drops Tomorrow
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My First Million
The episode discusses the invention of the record player, which was created when a man realized that scratching vinyl could create vibrations that could be printed as music, which stemmed from his hard of hearing ability to sense vibrations.
12:07 - 13:52 (01:45)
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Invention
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The episode discusses the invention of the record player, which was created when a man realized that scratching vinyl could create vibrations that could be printed as music, which stemmed from his hard of hearing ability to sense vibrations. The inventors were stunned to realize they had discovered something significant, and enjoyed the creative process that led to the creation of the record player.

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The Invention of the Record Player
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ANNOUNCEMENT: A Special Series Drops Tomorrow
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My First Million
The inventor of the light bulb, Thomas Edison, could be quite manipulative.
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Thomas Edison
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The inventor of the light bulb, Thomas Edison, could be quite manipulative. He would convince politicians to support his idea of building a power grid by throwing a luxurious dinner in a dark room, showing them how important electricity is to see in the night.

Chapter
The Invention of the Record Player
Episode
ANNOUNCEMENT: A Special Series Drops Tomorrow
Podcast
My First Million