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Cheming gum was patented by a dentist! William Semple patented his early rubbery gum in 1869.
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30th April
On this day in 1897,
J. J. Thomson reported his discovery of the electron...
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On this day in 1948,
The original Land Rover utility vehicle was introduced...
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On this day in 1952,
The Mr. Potato Head Funny Face Kit was introduced...
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