Chicago's contributions to civilization
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A broad range of inventions and innovations originated in Chicago, IL, and they are briefly described. They range from the invention of the lie detector by Leonarde Keeler, to the founding of Playboy magazine by Hugh Hefner and the creation of Chicago blues music by Muddy Waters.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1993
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Who was David Grafton?
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Grafton was known as a socialite in Chicago, IL, who acted as an escort to glamorous women until he died on Mar 25, 1993. His personal records show that he tried to reinvent his identity several times, apparently to create a more glamorous personality.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1993
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The Bergman booty: a gift that's dada and surreal
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Bergman contributed 77 surrealist and dada art works to the Art Institute of Chicago. The contribution, worth between $40 and $50 million, is the largest received by the institute in almost half a century.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1992
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