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He invented a type of lathe. His son invented a type of explosive. What is their last name?

Question #151968. Asked by serpa.
Last updated Feb 17 2025.
Originally posted Feb 17 2025 9:23 AM.

maripp2002
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maripp2002
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Nobel. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite (probably more famously) and has a famed prize named for him. His father, Immanuel Nobel, invented a type of lathe used in making plywood.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immanuel_Nobel

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Nobel

Feb 17 2025, 10:19 AM
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