EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 1 MIN
Iron Ore Discovery & Bissell Sweeper | September 19
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Today in 1844, William Austin Burt discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fueling future steel production. On September 15, 1876, Melville Bissell was granted a patent for the mechanical carpet sweeper. After his death, his wife Anna successfully led the Bissell Company, becoming one of America's first female CEOs.
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