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Walt Disney's visit to Ford's River Rouge plant in 1948 planted the seeds for Disneyland. The factory's carefully staged tour experience showed him how to turn industrial efficiency into magical entertainment.
A revolutionary boat propeller that saves up to 30% on fuel has finally cracked the code on mass production, thanks to an unexpected partnership with Ford Motor Company. What used to take an entire boating season to manufacture can now be built in just weeks.