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TIL Louis Braille was blinded as a boy when using an awl. At age 15, also using an awl, he invented a reading system for the blind. It was never adopted during his lifetime, but after his death it grew to worldwide popularity, and is now known as "braille". (en.wikipedia.org)
submitted by lizzyb187
itisisidneyfeldman 6 points 4y ago
Well awl be damned.
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