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We examine the works of two great inventors. Sir Hiram Maxim (1840 - 1916) was an American who became a British Citizen and patented over 100 inventions and designs. John Harrison (1693 - 1776) was the English master clockmaker who dedicated his life to winning the first great crowdsourced competition, the Longitude Prize.
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We examine the works of two great inventors. Sir Hiram Maxim (1840 - 1916) was an American who became a British Citizen and patented over 100 inventions and designs. John Harrison (1693 - 1776) was the English master clockmaker who dedicated his life to winning the first great crowdsourced competition, the Longitude Prize.