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Which of this applies to you?

Answering these takes the parts that are not for you out of Inventing Merit Badge. Nothing is required, nothing is kept on the server, and nothing is ever hidden because a question went unanswered. A step that might apply to you stays on the list and is marked.

Requirement 2: interview an inventor, or read about three?

The badge says do ONE of the following. They are not symmetrical. The interview needs two permissions and a willing adult, the reading needs neither.

Requirement 8: join a build team, or visit a museum?

The badge says do ONE of the following. One is participation over time, the other is a visit followed by a presentation to a group.