Andy's Flashcard

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In what year was Corning founded?

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1851

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In what year did Corning move to Corning NY?

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1868

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What glass was the predecessor to Pyrex?

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Nonex

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Who did Corning partner with in 1937 to make plate glass for buildings and construction?

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Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company

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What prestigious award did Corning win in 1995? Options: Pulitzer Prize, National Medal of Technology, Malcom Baldridge Award for Quality, Grammy Award

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Malcom Baldridge Award for Quality

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In what year did Corning stock become publicly traded?

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1945

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What innovation did Corning introduce in 1970?

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Fiber optics

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What was Corning's major product in the early 20th century? Options: Gorilla Glass, Fiber optics, Railroad signal lenses, LCD technology

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Railroad signal lenses

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Who was Corning named after? Amos Corning, Elijah Corning, Amory Houghton, Erastus Corning

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Erastus Corning

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What is another name for Corning's Gorilla Glass?

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Toughened Glass