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    Napoleon's Spark: Henry Bessemer's Eureka Moment

    A dinner with Napoleon III inspired Henry Bessemer to revolutionize steelmaking with his process, sparking the modern age of affordable steel.

    • History
    • Innovation
    • Steelmaking
    • Industrial Revolution
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