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, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Jesse King, Walter Chesser, and Elaine Beckland

Seven Deadly Sins Week II 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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