Curt Wohleber

Curt is a former Assistant Editor at American Heritage. He is now a Senior Information Specialist at the University of Missouri. Previously, he was an instructor at the Missouri School of Journalism.

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Summer 2007

The Windshield Wiper

Nonstop ones made drivers crazy. Inventing a solution did the same to Robert Kearns.

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Winter 2007

Fake Fir

Artificial Christmas trees have been around for centuries Read >>

Spring 2007

The Flashlight

At first it drank up so much power that flashes were all it was used for

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Winter 2006

The Mattress

For those seeking a good night’s sleep, hope springs eternal Read >>

Spring 2006

The Vacuum Cleaner

Nobody knew how clean a carpet could be until it came along Read >>

Fall 2006

Child Car Seats

They’ve been around since the Model T, but only recently have they become safety devices

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Summer 2005

The Band-aid

It’s not just a quick cosmetic fix

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Winter 2005

Frozen Pizza

At last it’s being chosen because of appetite rather than apathy Read >>

Fall 2005

The Toaster

Inventors burn the midnight oil so you won’t burn your morning bread

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Summer 2004

The Shopping Cart

The invention that made “Giant Economy Size” possible

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