| Dear [FIRSTNAME], Last week was a big one for the world of inventions? Not only was there one big invention show, but TWO big shows - the Minnesota Inventors Congress and INPEX! Ultimately, we decided to go to the INPEX Show, the largest invention show in the US. You can read about the show, watch our video, and snicker at some pictures. Upgraded Search Tool
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