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Forever Ago · Apr 1, 2026
From sickness to sweetness: the story of Candy Land
“Invented Connect Four in 1974 with the innovation of vertical gameplay; realized all existing games played on horizontal planes.”
Candy Land board game historyPolio pandemic and public health response (1930s-1950s)Eleanor Abbott and game design
View AnalysisHow I Built This with Guy Raz · Feb 16, 2026
Spinbrush: John Osher. The Electric Toothbrush That Sold for $475M
“Toy inventor from New York; invented Connect Four; created spinning lollipop designs that Osher acquired”
Product design and engineering for cost reductionRetail merchandising and packaging strategyAcquisition negotiation tactics and earn-out structures
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