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Vacuum cleaners

A Brief History of Stuff by Science Museum Group

Jun 10, 202125:19Science & Medicine

Household chores are an unavoidable part of everyday life. For thousands of years a broom was enough, but by using the humble vacuum cleaner we changed our homes forever. In this episode, carpet sweeper expert Laura Hump...

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