Famous inventors from ohio

Northeast Ohio has a rich history of inventions, discoveries and innovations. Some were by accident; others with a clear goal.

Regardless, each one reflects a determination to constantly improve and evolve.

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From modern innovations to historical titans, we dive into more than 30 notable inventors, idea-makers and envelope-pushers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and more.

The Haskell Golf Ball Added Distance
Without Coburn Haskell invention, you'd never have an excuse to throw your nine-iron in a pond out of anger.

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Cleveland Inventions: Catalytic Cracking Adds Fuel to the Fire
After starting at John Hopkins University, Cleveland's Willam M. Burton became the president of Standard Oil in Indiana. Read More >>>

Bromine Extraction Advances Early Medicine
In the 1800s, Cleveland resident Henry Dow helped with bromine extraction, a key ingredient used in early medicines.

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