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White Elephant Technology: An Entertaining Look at Unusual Inventions that Failed in the Marketplace

  • The Choate School, Lanphier Center, Elman Auditorium 333 Christian Street Wallingford, CT, 06492 United States (map)

From jeeps that flew to tanks that shouldn’t; from a jet-powered train that nearly shook itself apart to a wave-powered boat that took forever to reach its destination—an entertaining look at unusual inventions that failed in the marketplace despite their innovative nature. Intended to inform, amuse and delight, this historical survey will not only demonstrate how technology sometimes leads us astray but will leave you shaking your head, wondering: “What in the world were they thinking?” 45 minutes with rare photos and film clips. BY INVITATION ONLY

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