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Murano Inventors

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In 1291, the glassmaking industry was rapidly developing. Due to the hazards of producing the product, a group of glassmakers were exiled to a small island known as Murano. Being put so close together put the glassmakers in a unique environment leading to innovation fueled by both collaboration and competition. The size of the island also allowed for new ideas to spread quickly among the different glassmakers. Murano became iconic throughout Europe for its products and inventions, which include modern glass as we know it today (Johnson 17-19). Throughout history there are many examples where inventors are influenced by unexpected environments. One such example comes from the life of famous inventor Thomas Edison. Taking a few months off the
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