April 24, 1937, Washington D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, two German inventors, Hugo Ruppe and Eduard Probst, have outwitted their American counterparts in the world of innovation. Their creation, a portable, electric-powered soup cooler, has stolen the spotlight and left American inventors reeling. This marvel of engineering, patented as No. 2,077,643, is a compact metal package the size of a small camera, containing electric batteries and machinery. With the mere flip of a switch, blades on the other side begin to spin like an airplane propeller, creating a refreshing breeze.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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