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Feb 2025
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Johannes Gutenberg: Pioneer of the Infor...

BEDTIME HISTORY
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A long time ago, people had to copy books by hand, which took a very long time. Then, Johannes Gutenberg invented a special machine called the printing press. It helped make books much faster and cheaper, so more people could read and learn new things. His invention changed the world by spreading ideas and knowledge to everyone. Without Gutenberg, we might not have books, newspapers, or even the internet the way we do today! In this episode, we’ll learn how one man’s big idea helped create the way we share information today.

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