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Invented in 1946 by General Electric scientists in upstate New York, cloud seeding works because silver iodide particles resemble ice crystals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Invented in the 1940s, countries have been seeding clouds for decades to alleviate drought, fight forest fires and even to disperse fog at airports.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Invented by Anatol Josepho, the first photo booth made its debut in New York City in 1925.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Invented amid the paranoia and mistrust of the crumbling Soviet system, the game quickly became a huge hit.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

“It’s a sneakandle. Anyone more than three feet away can’t tell it’s lit. Invented it myself.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston