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The story is about Henry Ford and his innovative approach to car manufacturing. He introduced the assembly line, where workers performed specific tasks as cars moved along a conveyor belt.
This increased efficiency, reduced costs, and made cars more affordable. Ford’s idea revolutionized factory work and had a significant impact on the automobile industry.
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