Dr. George R. Carruthers [1939-2020]
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George Robert Carruthers was born on October 10, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the second of seven children and his parents were both elementary school teachers. Carruthers showed an early interest in science and technology, and he often took apart and reassembled electronics in his spare time.
Elijah McCoy [1844-1929]
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Ever wonder where the saying “The Real McCoy” comes from? Keeping reading to learn about the mechanical engineer who held 57 patents in his lifetime and is the origin of that phrase.