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Who invented the printing press?

Back in the 1400s, making books was about as efficient as copying your friend's homework with your eyes closed. Each page had to be handwritten by monks, which meant a single book could cost more than a house and take years to finish. Everyone knew there had to be a better way to spread information around. When the printing press showed up, it completely transformed how humans shared ideas. But who came up with it?