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Get inventive

The world is full of useful, amazing, advanced and downright silly inventions. Some have revolutionised the way we live today, saving lives, making our jobs less labour intensive or simply making life a bit more pleasurable and easier. From the invention of the wheel to the motor engine, there’s something for everyone. This month your writing group will be looking at some of these inventions and getting inventive themselves.

Ask the group to come up with a list of inventions that

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