Dean Kamen
publication date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (part of Round XLI)
category: 
Inventions
clue: What began as a mobility aid for the handicapped has become a space-age tool for the incredibly lazy.
explanation: Kamen invented the Segway, among other inventions. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Walter Chesser, Jesse King, and Elaine Beckland
 | This goo was part of Seven Deadly Sins Week II. Each of these seven celebrities built their fame or fortune on a sin. |
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