| How to Take Care of Your Clothes Posted: 05 Jul 2021 05:00 PM PDT In a way, your clothes are an extension of who you are. While it feels great to slip into a stylish, comfortable outfit, sliding into a wrinkly shirt or pair of pants just doesn't feel great. Don't worry. While it takes a bit of extra effort, it's easy to both improve and optimize your laundry routine. Whether you're snuggling up on the couch for a movie night or heading out to the club with some friends, we've got lots of tips to help keep all your clothes in great shape. [Edit]Sort your clothes before washing them. - Laundry is a big mixing and matching game. It may be tempting to toss all your clothes into the washer at once, but this isn't always the best option. Instead, sort your clothes by color, as well as by how dirty they are. Also, divide certain clothes, like loose knits and delicates, into their own separate load. It may seem a bit tedious at first, but sorting your laundry helps keep your garments in great shape.[1]
- Coloring sorting prevents any unwanted dye transfer during the wash cycle. Sorting clothes by dirtiness stops any extra grime from sticking to your less-soiled clothes.
- For instance, you could divide your laundry into 4 color piles: whites, pastels and medium-toned garments, brights, and darks.
- You might also separate your really dirty clothes from your less soiled ones.
- Experts also suggest washing towels, fuzzy shirts, and fuzzy robes in their own load, since they tend to give off lots of lint.
[Edit]Read the care labels. - Care labels walk you through the best laundry options for your clothes. Check for a soft tag along the inside of your garment—it'll probably have a series of different symbols on it. These shapes suggest the best wash temperature and cycle to use, as well as any other precautions you should take.[2]
- The bucket of water symbol lets you know if and how you can wash your garment.
- An open triangle means you can bleach the garment, while a solid, crossed out triangle means you shouldn't use bleach.
- A square with a circle inside represents specific tumble drying instructions.
- A symbol of an iron means that the garment is safe to iron.
[Edit]Treat stains right away. - Stains are easier to remove when they haven't set into the fabric. Experts advise blotting the stain with a clean sponge instead of rubbing it in, since rubbing a stain will only force it deeper into the fabric. Laundry experts also suggest pretreating the stain before tossing it into the wash.[3]
 - If you spilled coffee on your favorite shirt, soak the stained fabric in cold water and pretreat it with detergent or stain remover. Then, wash the garment with sodium hypochlorite bleach, if the care label allows it.[4]
- To treat ink stains, dip a clean sponge in rubbing alcohol and dab it around and over the stain. Flip the garment over, setting the stain face-down on a sheet of clean paper towels. Dab more rubbing alcohol along the back of the stain, replacing the paper towels as needed. Then, rinse out the stain as best as you can, and wash the garment as you normally would.
- For fresh blood stains, soak the clothing item in a container of cold water, and wash it as usual. For dried blood stains, soak the garment in a basin of warm water mixed with an enzyme-rich product. Then, launder the clothing item as usual.
- To care for light mud stains, spread a powder detergent paste over the soiled area and wash it as you normally would. For heavier mud stains, pretreat the garment in a basin of water mixed with a detergent or enzyme-rich product. Then, add it to your next load of laundry.
[Edit]Launder T-shirts in cold water. - T-shirts are safe to toss in both your washer and dryer. Experts recommend a cold water cycle in the washer, along with a permanent press cycle in the tumble dryer. If your shirts have obvious pit stains, wash them with an oxygen-based bleach.[5]
- In general, cold water is better for your clothes, and may keep them from shrinking and fading over time.[6]
[Edit]Wash jeans infrequently and inside-out. - Washing your jeans inside-out will help prevent fading. Experts suggest washing jeans once every 3 wears.[7] Turn your jeans inside-out to protect the color, and wash them in a gentle, cold water cycle. Hang up your jeans to air-dry once they're out of the washer.[8]
[Edit]Hand-wash delicates in cool water and let them air-dry. - Delicates don't hold up well in the washing machine. Unfortunately, a run through your washer may damage the elastic, if your garment has an elastic band.[9] Instead, hand-wash your garments in a basin of cool water with of gentle detergent.[10] Then, delicately wring out any leftover water, and drape the clothing item on a drying rack.[11]
- "Delicates" include garments like your intimates, swimsuits, and underwear.
[Edit]Press or air-dry dress shirts after washing them. - It's safe to wash dress shirts at home, but don't tumble dry them. Treat any stains ahead of time, and toss your shirt into a cold water cycle. Once the wash cycle is done, shake out the shirt to get rid of any wrinkles. Then, press your shirt or air-dry it on a hanger.[12]
- Unfortunately, tumble dryers will shrink and damage your shirt over time.
- Experts recommend ironing dress shirts straight out of the washer. In general, iron the collar first, then the cuffs, and then the body of the shirt.
[Edit]Clean delicate fabrics carefully so they don't get ruined. - Delicate fabrics don't fare well in a standard laundry load. Materials like rayon, lycra, silk, wool, nylon, thin knits, and spandex all qualify as delicate materials, along with hand-knitted and hand-crocheted garments. Try not to wash these clothing items unless they're really dirty, and always check the care label before cleaning them. Once these garments are all clean, stash them in a cool, roomy area.[13]
- For instance, you can hang delicate jackets, dresses, and shawls on padded hangers, while knitwear can be folded and stored flat.
- Always take extra-fine silk, leather, furs, feathers, and suede to a professional cleaner.
[Edit]Avoid overloading your dryer. - Big loads take a lot longer to dry all the way. Also, larger laundry loads tend to look wrinklier once you pull them out. To prevent any extra complications, dry a small amount of clothes that can move and tumble easily in the dryer.[14]
- Air drying is a great alternative to traditional tumble drying. It's a lot less hard on your clothes, and it's better for the environment, too!
[Edit]Iron specific fabrics at their recommended temperatures. - There isn't a universal temperature that works for all fabrics. Instead, check your care label to see which fabric your garment is made out of. Then, use the designated fabric setting on your iron, if it has one.[15]
- For instance, silk and cotton need to be ironed while the garment is damp, while nylon or polyester should be ironed mostly dry.
- Some irons might come with basic temperature settings, like "cool," "low," "warm," or "hot." For example, fabrics like acetate, nylon, polyester, and acrylic need a cool iron, wool and silk need a warm iron, and cotton needs a hot iron.
- Ironing your clothes correctly helps keep them in great shape.[16]
[Edit]Hang up your clothing with wooden and padded hangers. - Wooden and padded hangers are much better than wire ones. Wooden hangers work well with coats, pants, jackets, and shirts, while padded hangers provide extra support to garments made with delicate materials, such as silk.[17] Unfortunately, wire hangers don't provide a lot of support, and may change the shape of your garment eventually.[18]
- Suit hangers are a great option for both suits and certain jackets.
- Hangers with clips are great for skirts.
- Always hang up garments that tend to get wrinkly, like dresses, nice shirts, and suits.
- Felt hangers are another sturdy, safe option for your clothes.[19]
[Edit]Stick with plastic for long-term storage. - Cardboard and wood boxes might damage your clothes over time. Instead, slip your out-of-season garments into plastic boxes, keeping them in a cool, dark, and dry spot.[20]
- If you're storing garments made with wool or other natural fibers, don't seal the plastic bin completely. Instead, give your clothes a little room to breathe.
[Edit]Mend your clothes as needed. - Purchase a sewing kit for any last-minute repairs. Tears, snags, and rips can pop up when you least expect them, but they don't have to be a death sentence for your favorite garments. Shop for a sewing kit online, or pick one up from a big-name retail store. When the time comes, mend your clothes with a sewing needle and a spool of thread that matches your garment.[21]
- Sewing kits usually come with small spools of thread, sewing needles, a small pair of scissors, and other odds and ends. You can pick up a basic sewing kit for less than $10.
- If you aren't a fan of sewing, fix up your tears and snags with mending glue or iron-on mending fabric instead.[22]
[Edit]Clean your jewelry gently. - Fill a bowl with sudsy, lukewarm water. Soak your jewelry in the mixture, lightly scrubbing away any dirt and grime with a soft brush. Don't use really hot or cold water—extreme temperatures can damage certain gemstones. Also, try not to soak any porous gemstones, like opals, turquoise, or pearls.[23]
- If any of your jewelry is damaged or broken, take it to a jeweler instead of trying to fix it at home.
[Edit]Clean and store your shoes properly. - Inspect your nice shoes each time you wear them. Before putting them away, clean off your leather shoes with a clean cloth, and wipe away any dust collecting on your suede shoes. Once you're done wearing them, experts suggest sliding shoe trees into your footwear, so they keep their shape.[24]
- Shoe trees are adjustable, and fit snugly between a shoe's toe and heel.
- Use a fabric shaver to remove any pills and bobbles from your garments.[25]
- Slip your delicate garments into a mesh garment bag before tossing them in the washer.[26]
- Before running a load of wash, check that all zippers are closed and secure.[27]
- Some people like to use color catchers with their laundry, which may prevent fabric dyes from bleeding into your lighter clothes. However, experts tested some color catchers with loads of white wash and still noticed a bit of dye transfer.[28]
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| How to Cook Lemon Sole Posted: 05 Jul 2021 09:00 AM PDT Lemon sole is a flatfish native to Europe, where it's popularly eaten. Pan-searing and baking are the most common cooking techniques for lemon sole. Both techniques are quick and easy to prepare—you'll have savory, flaky sole fillets on the table in about 30 minutes! [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Pan-Seared Lemon Sole - ¼ cup (30 g) of all-purpose flour
- 4 sole fillets
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) of kosher salt
- 4½ tablespoons (63.7 g) of unsalted butter, plus extra
- 1 lemon, ends trimmed, sliced into 12 thin circles
- 2 tablespoons (23.3 g) of capers, rinsed and drained
Makes 4 servings [Edit]Baked Lemon Sole - 4 slices of fresh white bread, quartered with crusts discarded
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) of lemon zest
- 1/4 cup (30 g) of walnut halves
- 1/4 cup (30 g) of grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons (23.3 ml) of olive oil
- 4 lemon sole fillets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (56.7 g) of butter, plus extra for casserole
- 1/4 cup (30 ml) of lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons (42.4 g) of capers
- 2 tablespoons (23.3 ml) of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 bunches of Swiss chard, leaves removed and chopped
Makes 4 servings [Edit]Pan-Seared Lemon Sole - Buy sole fillets with moist flesh and a mild scent. Avoid fillets that have a strong, fishy odor. They should look freshly cut. For the best results, cook the fillets immediately. If you can't cook them right away, store the sole for up to 2 days in the coldest part of your fridge.[1]
- Frozen sole fillets should also smell mild. Look for frozen fillets that are tightly packaged. Make sure there's no visible ice or blood.
- Store frozen sole fillets in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Dry the fillets gently with a paper towel. Excess moisture on the fish can cause the flour coating to clump up. Before you coat the sole fillets with flour, gently pat both sides of each fillet with a paper towel.
- Place the flour on a large plate. Measure out ¼ cup (30 g) of all-purpose flour and spread it evenly over the surface of a large plate or dish. Choose a plate or dish that is large enough to easily accommodate the length of your sole fillets.[2]
- A large serving platter would work great for this.
- Season the sole fillets with the kosher salt. Measure out ½ teaspoon (2 g) of kosher salt. Working with 1 fillet at a time, sprinkle the salt on each side. Continue doing this until you've seasoned all 4 of the fillets.[3]
- Coat both sides of each fillet with the flour. Place 1 fillet flat on the flour-covered plate. Pick the fillet up and lay it down on the other side. Shake the fillet gently to remove any excess flour.[4]
- Place the flour-coated fillets on a clean plate and set them aside for now.
- Melt 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter in a large skillet. Use a stainless steel or a cast iron skillet. Turn the burner to medium and place the skillet on top of it. Allow the butter to melt until it coats the bottom of the skillet.
- Slice the lemon and cook the slices for 2 minutes. Trim both ends off the lemon but leave the lemon peel intact. Slice the lemon into 12 thin circles. Lightly brown the lemon pieces in the skillet, stirring them occasionally as they cook.[5]
- You may need 2 lemons if yours are very small.
- Add the fillets to the skillet and cook the first side for 2 minutes. Push the browned lemon pieces to the side of the skillet, then lay the fillets flat at the bottom of the skillet.[6]
- Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to work in batches.
- Flip over the fillets with a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes. You'll know the fillets are fully cooked when the flesh is a uniform color throughout. The fillets should flake easily when they're ready to be taken out of the skillet.[7]
- If you're working in batches, place the cooked fillets aside on a clean plate and repeat the process with the remaining pieces.
- Add 2 tablespoons (23.3 g) of capers and the rest of the butter to the skillet. Stir the ingredients together but leave the browned lemon pieces to the side or transfer them to a clean plate. Remove the skillet from the heat and turn off the burner. Grab the skillet handle and tilt it so that the butter swirls around the bottom and melts.[8]
- The butter should melt within 30 seconds or so.
- Plate the fillets and spoon the butter sauce over them. Add 1 fillet to each serving plate. Spoon or ladle an equal amount of the butter and caper mixture over each fillet, drizzling the sauce from end to end.[9]
- Top each fillet with 1-2 browned lemon slices and serve the dish. Use the remaining lemon slices as garnish for each plate. Serve the sole fillets right away -- they're best enjoyed while hot.[10]
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume them within 3-4 days.[11]
[Edit]Baked Lemon Sole with Garlic-infused Chard - Purchase sole fillets that look moist and smell mild. Choose fillets that look freshly cut. Avoid them if they have a strong, fishy odor. Try to cook your sole the same day for the freshest taste. If you can't cook the fillets right after buying them, store them in the coldest part of your fridge for up to 2 days.[12]
- Make sure frozen sole fillets also smell mild. Go for frozen fillets in tight packaging. Avoid any fish with visible ice or blood inside the package.
- Frozen sole fillets will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Allow your oven to heat up completely while you prepare the sole for baking.[13]
- Combine the bread, zest, nuts, and cheese in a food processor. Remove the crusts from the bread, then quarter each slice. Add the ingredients to the food processor and turn it on. Process the ingredients until the mixture looks smooth and uniform in texture. You need:
- 4 slices of fresh white bread
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) of lemon zest
- 1/4 cup (30 g) of walnut halves
- 1/4 cup (30 g) of grated Parmesan[14]
- Add 2 tablespoons (23.3 ml) of olive oil and process them until incorporated. Drizzle the olive oil slowly into the mixture, continuing to process them with the food processor as you do so.[15]
- Once the oil is fully incorporated, set the mixture aside.
- Season both sides of the fillets and put them in a casserole dish. Rinse each fillet under cool tap water and pat the flesh dry. Season the fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Lay the 4 fillets out flat in a buttered x casserole dish.[16]
- Set the buttered dish aside for now.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan with the lemon juice and capers. Add 4 tablespoons of butter to a small saucepan and let it melt over medium heat. Meanwhile, juice the lemon. Add 1/4 cup (30 ml) of lemon juice and 3 tablespoons (42.4 g) of capers to the melted butter in the skillet. Stir the ingredients to combine them and remove the skillet from the heat.[17]
- Top the fillets with the butter sauce and the breadcrumb mixture. Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the fish. Then sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top in an even layer. Place the uncovered casserole dish in the oven and bake the fillets for 15-20 minutes.[18]
- You'll know the fillets are cooked through when they are a uniform color throughout and the flesh flakes easily if you scrape the surface.
- Sauté the garlic and chard over medium heat for 2 minutes. While the sole fillets are baking, heat up 2 tablespoons (23.3 ml) of olive oil in a large skillet until it shimmers. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 2 bunches of chopped Swiss chard. Sauté until the chard is wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste and remove the skillet from the heat.
- The garlic-infused chard is served on the side, so you can omit this step if you don't like the taste of Swiss chard.
- Serve the fillets immediately with the garlic-infused chard. Add 1 fillet to each serving plate. Divide the sautéed chard into 4 equal servings and add it on the side of each fillet. Serve the hot sole fillets immediately.[19]
- Put any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.[20]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Pan-Seared Lemon Sole - Large dish
- Measuring cups
- Large skillet
- Sharp knife
- Spatula
- Ladle or spoon
- 4 serving plates
[Edit]Baked Lemon Sole - Food processor
- Sharp knife
- x casserole dish
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
- Large skillet
- Spoon or ladle
- 4 serving plates
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| How to Invent a Product Posted: 05 Jul 2021 01:00 AM PDT The word "inventor" conjures all kinds of images in our minds. We picture the mad scientist stumbling upon technologies that seem impossible, and whacky characters gluing pieces together in their basement. The reality is that inventing something isn't always super complicated. If you come up with an idea for a product that doesn't exist, you can be an inventor! If you're curious about what this process looks like, read on to learn how you can bring your idea to life. [Edit]What is the invention process like? - The first step is to figure out what kind of problem your invention will solve. This process can take a variety of different forms, but the first step is to identify the problem you want to solve. Does your imagined product make a daily task easier to perform? Does your idea entertain people in a unique way, or improve on current solutions? Identifying the appeal will make it easier to guide your design. From there, start brainstorming potential products that could solve the problem you imagine.[1]
- If you can't identify the need for your invention, you're not going to be able to turn your invention into a marketable product.
- When you hear "product," don't assume that it means concrete physical object. Websites, apps, and services all qualify as products!
- An important note on this process: do not publicly share any of your ideas. If the idea for your product is publicly disclosed, you may not be able to patent it in the future.[2]
- Research the existing market to make sure your idea is original. Once you have a sense for what problem you'll solve, hop online. Start poking around in search engines and online shops to see if anything already exists that solves that problem. If you already have an idea for a product in mind, check to see if it already exists. If it does, your product has already been invented and it's back to the drawing board. If it hasn't, you're in luck! You may have a marketable idea.[3]
- This research process may take some time. You may have to scour pages upon pages of Amazon results, Google searches, and startup websites to ensure that you have a genuinely original idea.
- The last step is creating a prototype to start tinkering. A prototype is a real-world version of what your final product will look like. You can make one by drawing a sketch of what your product will look like, or by creating a 3D model of your idea. Then, either you're your product by hand or hire someone to make it for you.[4]
- You may go through multiple prototypes before you stumble on one that matches your vision.
- For example, if you invented a broom that oscillates back and forth to clean more efficiently, you could physically cut the head of a broom off, drill the hinge into place, and wire the motor yourself to see what it will look like. You could also hire a fabricator to make a custom hinge and a soldering hobbyist to put the motor together.
- For service-based products, your prototype might include a description of your services, a logo, or an outline of how the service would work.
- If you're inventing an app or website, you might sketch out the home screen, logo, and menu options. Then, you could design the pages in Photoshop or code a few screens yourself. Alternatively, you could hire a freelance coder to craft a basic version of the app for you.
[Edit]Where do you get ideas for inventions? - Consider how you would improve on things that already exist. Inventions don't need to be radical, brand new ideas. The LED lightbulb was a brilliant invention, but it's not like lightbulbs didn't already exist! If you can slightly improve upon a thing that already exists, you'll have a major edge when it comes to marketing your product. Just make sure that you aren't explicitly ripping off a specific brand if you go this route.[5]
- For example, there were other social media sites around before Facebook—MySpace and Friendster. What did Facebook do differently? It was easy to use. You didn't need to know HTML to customize your page like MySpace users did, and you didn't need to search for posts other users made like Friendster.[6]
- Think about where your talents lie. If you know a lot about wiring, you might consider trying to invent a better light switch, keyboard, or alarm clock. If you're really creative and good at coding, you could try inventing a new photography app that makes editing easy.
- Think about problems that desperately need solving. Consider all of the minor inconveniences in your daily life. From the time it takes for your phone battery to charge, to lost car keys, there are all kinds of normal problems out there that people would happily pay money to solve. While it's possible to come up with the problem you're going to solve after you have an idea for an invention, it's much easier to identify the problem first.[7]
- Is there something in your personal life that drives you insane and there's no solution out there, try to brainstorm what a potential solution looks like. If you always sleep through your alarm clock, what could you do to make that impossible? If you're really bad at remembering names or dates, what kind of app might you invent?
- Keep an open mind and entertain your silly ideas and mistakes. Don't let your assumptions and laser-sharp focus keep you from identifying a great product. Maintain an open mind, let your ideas flow freely, and don't write a potential product off just because it's a little odd. Some of the best ideas are developed accidentally, so treat your failures like progress and consider each idea from multiple angles.[8]
- The inventor of the Slinky was trying to build a spring to keep ships stable in rocky seas. He accidentally knocked prototypes off of a shelf and saw how his products moved, which is where he got the inspiration for the toy![9]
- The popsicle was invented by an 11-year-old who left a cup of soda outside in freezing weather. When he stumbled on the frozen cup, he noticed he could hold the frozen stirring stick he left in the cup like a handle.[10]
[Edit]How do I protect my invention? - File a patent if you're confident in your idea and ready to build. There are dozens of different types of patents and trademarks, so talk to a patent attorney if you're interested in legally protecting your idea.[11] However, you do not necessarily need a patent if you're planning on going at this alone without investors or corporate help. It may also be a good idea to wait if you aren't sure the product is marketable yet. Once you're ready though, talk to a patent attorney.[12]
- Patents can cost $5,000-10,000, and there may not be a need for a patent if nobody knows about your idea and it's unlikely someone else is going to beat you to the punch. If you aren't positive you want to invest the time and energy on your invention, just wait.[13]
[Edit]How do I manufacture my product? - Create the product yourself to start a small business. For physical products, contact suppliers, purchase materials in bulk, and assemble the product yourself. Sell the product on a personal website, set up an Amazon shop, or market the product to local businesses to get it on their shelves. For digital products, code and design everything on your own and upload the final product online or to app stores.[14]
- You don't really manufacture service-based products. If you're starting a small business for a service, you might create your website, begin advertising, or craft your billing system. Remember to register your business and get any necessary permits before you start on your journey!
- It takes a lot of time and energy to manufacture and sell the product yourself. However, you'll have total control over the direction of your business, you'll get to keep all of the profits, and you won't need to rely on anyone else.
- Partner with a company or hire freelancers if you need help. You can hire a machinist, designer, or manufacturer to create inventory for you. Alternatively, you can reach out to a company in your field and pitch your idea to them. They may try buying your idea off of you, suggest a licensing deal, or offer to make the product and bring it to market in exchange for a cut of future profits.[15]
- You can reach out to venture capital firms if you strictly want funding to develop the idea yourself.
- For corporate help developing the prototype and product, contact companies in your product's sector. If you've invented an app, reach out to software companies. If you've invented a home cleaning product, reach out to companies that make cleaning solutions and home supply products.
- Ever seen Shark Tank? If you haven't, it's basically a show where inventors and entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to investors and corporate bigwigs. Try watching a few episodes if you're going this route to see how other inventors pitch their products.
[Edit]How much does it cost to invent a product? - It can range from free to $100,000, so it really depends. If you already know how to code, your invention is an app, and you aren't worrying about patents, you may not have any costs at all. If you file for patents, purchase raw materials to make your prototype, and hire a manufacturing firm to build a new type of catalytic converter, you may be spending thousands upon thousands of dollars. It depends on your skillset, the invention, how much work you want to put into the prototype, and the degree to which you're willing to spend money on a business.[16]
- The cheapest way to go would be to not make any physical prototypes and try to pitch your idea to a company who already has the capital to create it. In this scenario, you may not make more than a small percentage of the profits, though.
[Edit]Can you get rich inventing something? - You can, but it can take a lot of time and effort. A single great idea can make you a ton of money. However, it takes a lot of time for a prototype to turn into a marketable product, and even then, it may be years until consumers see the benefits of your invention. Try not to get discouraged and stick with it if you believe in your product.[17]
- You may need to invest a fair amount of money yourself as well. Patents, supplies, and hired help can require a lot of cash.
- A fair bit of luck is required to strike it rich with an invention. It's possible for an idea to simply be ahead of its time. Even if your invention is phenomenally helpful and functional, people may not see the need for it and corporations may not understand its marketability. There's a fair bit of chance that goes into this process, so try not to get discouraged if everyone doesn't see the brilliance of your invention![18][19]
- The founders of Netflix tried pitching their idea to Blockbuster back in 2000. Famously, the CEO of Blockbuster laughed them out of their office! It wasn't until 2007 that Netflix blew up and became profitable. The lesson here is that even if you aren't lucky right away, persistence will pay off![20]
[Edit]Warnings - There are "invention promotion" companies out there that claim they'll turn your idea into a marketable product. They often request a small sum of cash to do this. These companies are usually scams, so you're better off avoiding them in most cases.[21]
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