Alabaster’s Drew Ann Long knows a thing or two about standing by her family and standing up for what is right. She’s long ...

American inventors have transformed the world with innovations like the light bulb, the transistor and the pacemaker. But they also dreamed up the dog umbrella, Silly Putty and the Pet Rock.

Big collectors have to be prepared to spend more than a few Benjamins to get their hands on iconic examples of American innovation. The good news: Prices have mostly gone up, especially for unique ...