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Which company did Edward Murphy Jr. serve as president?

  • Troy Gas Company

  • Troy Water Company

  • Troy Electric Company

  • Troy Coal Company

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Troy Gas Company was led by Edward Murphy Jr. as its president. Murphy's name became synonymous with Murphy's Law, which states that anything that can go wrong will. This principle emerged from his work on the U.S. Air Force's MX981 project, where he observed the tendency for systems to fail in unexpected ways.
Exploring the Legacy of Edward Murphy Jr.: An Engaging Quiz on the American Politician (1836–1911)

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