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was born in Dayton Ohio
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father brought home toy helicopter it helped inspire them to make the Airplane
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went to Dayton Central high school
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dropped out of high school to start printing business
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mother died of tuberculosis
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they started a bicycle shop
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they discovered propellers have to be smooth at the ends many believed they had to be sharp at the ends
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built the airplane
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developed tech for U.S Army
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sold plane for 30,000 dollars
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Orville was a member of NACA
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died at Dayton Ohio