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Duct tape, originally “Duck Tape”, was developed by Johnson & Johnson during WW2 to keep moisture from damaging boxes of ammunition.
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On 30th November, 1858, The Mason jar was patented... Read more »
On 2nd October, 1866, The first tin can that features a key opener is patented... Read more »
On 28th January, 1868, Amariah M. Hills patented his blade roller lawnmower... Read more »
On 20th April, 1869, An Improved Dish-Washing Machine was patented by Dan Guptail... Read more »
On 19th December, 1871, Improved suspenders are patented by Samuel L. Clemens... Read more »
On 20th May, 1873, Levi Strauss & Co patented the use of metal rivets on pocket openings... Read more »
On 14th March, 1876, An improvement in furniture casters was patented... Read more »
On 13th March, 1877, An improvement in Ear-Mufflers was patented by Chester Greenwood... Read more »
On 8th April, 1879, Milk in glass bottles first went to sale in the U.S.A.... Read more »
On 6th June, 1882, An early electric iron was patented by Henry Seely... Read more »
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