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In this episode of Cavalcade of America, we delve into the inspiring story of John Wesley Hyatt, an inventor whose innovations in plastics and roller bearings have a lasting impact on various industries. The narrative begins in 1863, when Hyatt, a typesetter in Albany, New York, learns about a lucrative prize offered for a substitute for ivory in billiard balls. This prize, aimed at addressing the scarcity of ivory due to overhunting, ignites a spark of ambition in Hyatt, who, despite his limited formal education, believes he can make a significant contribution to the field of chemistry.
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