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Innovation flops

18 Inventions Promoted at World Fairs That Flopped

18 Inventions Promoted at World Fairs That Flopped

Not every invention unveiled at a world fair went on to change the world — many disappeared almost instantly.

16 Tech Gadgets from the Past That Were Doomed from the Start

16 Tech Gadgets from the Past That Were Doomed from the Start

This list highlights 16 tech gadgets that were introduced with high hopes but never caught on.