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The Brannock device, invented in 1925 by Charles Brannock, is a simple yet revolutionary foot-measuring tool that remains unchanged and still in production today, symbolizing a bygone era of quality, integrity, and purpose-driven American manufacturing. Its endurance contrasts sharply wit
The Brannock device, invented in 1925 by Charles Brannock, is a simple yet revolutionary foot-measuring tool that remains unchanged and still in production today, symbolizing a bygone era of quality, integrity, and purpose-driven American manufacturing. Its endurance contrasts sharply wit
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Guest
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Paul Lukas
narrative on 99% Invisible
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Charles BrannockPaul LukasRoman Mars
Books
Inconspicuous Consumptionby Paul Lukas
Companies
Brannock Device CompanyPayless Shoe Source
Products & Tools
Brannock device
Topics
American HistoryBusiness NewsEntrepreneurshipHistory Of ScienceLong Form JournalismSmall BusinessSustainability
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