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Inventionland to Host Invention Convention 2013 – April 6th!

Inventionland to Host Invention Convention 2013 – April 6th!

It’s time to get together for the sake of inventing! Inventionland is gearing up to host WQED’s Invention Convention 2013 – a day filled with invention challenges, advice from engineers and inventors and even an appearance by the cast of WGBH’s “Design Squad Nation.” And, that’s not all. Students in grades 5-8 (and their families) …

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Sweet Gesture Event at Inventionland Raises Nearly $56,000!

Sweet Gesture Event at Inventionland Raises Nearly $56,000!

Last month, Inventionland hosted the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation’s “A Sweet Gesture” fundraising event. Today, we’re pleased to announce that the official numbers have been tallied and the event raised nearly $56,000 for the Foundation’s Family Life Auxiliary. The Valentine’s Day “A Sweet Gesture: Chocolate Factory of Invention” event attracted more than 420 guests …

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Davison-designed Kitchen Product Gets “Seriously Good” Review

Davison-designed Kitchen Product Gets “Seriously Good” Review

Recently, a self-proclaimed, gadget-obsessed “Serious Eats” blogger took a hearty bite out of the Davison-designed Clip & Drain. The product, which is as easy to use as its name sounds, clips right to the edge of a pot, so that you can strain spaghetti, vegetables, broth or anything else you might be whipping up. Donna …

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The Coolest Spy Gadgets

The Coolest Spy Gadgets

We’ve all watched spy movies like James Bond or Mission Impossible and marveled at the cool gadgets the hero uses to get out of a jam. Whether it’s a laser in a wrist watch, a car with an ejector seat, or sticky gloves that let the hero climb the side of a building, you have …

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Accidental Inventions

Accidental Inventions

Most people think that every device in use today is the brainchild of one or more brilliant inventors who had a great idea and worked diligently to turn that idea into a marketable product. Most of the time, that narrative is true. But, occasionally, a fabulous new product is created by accident. Maybe an unknown …

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High Tech Toys Help Shape Young Inventors…From Creationeer Extraordinaire, Lucky!

High Tech Toys Help Shape Young Inventors…From Creationeer Extraordinaire, Lucky!

Inventionland helps to inspire lots of creative young minds who tour the 61,000 square foot wonderland every year. Unfortunately, there’s only one Inventionland, and it’s located in Pittsburgh, PA, which means that not every aspiring inventor will be able to visit. For those youths who can’t make it to Inventionland, there are a growing number …

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