2. Norwegian Inventor Johan Valler patented his paper clip in 1899. He had to travel to Germany to receive his patent because Norway had no Patent Laws!
3. In 1938, Teflon was discovered. Its use as a non-stick coating has bought cooking pleasure to many a housewife since!
4. The world's first VCR made in 1956 was the size of a piano!
5. The eyeglass was invented by the Chinese way back in time. In fact Marco Polo reported its use in 1275 A.D.
6. At the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, Richard Blechyden, an Englishman, found no takers for hot tea on a very hot day. So he served tea cold and Iced Tea was born!
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