[QotD] June 30, 2009: Whiffed it

by James Callan · 0 comments

TODAY’S QUESTION

What iconic product originally sold by Mennen is available in fragrances including Sweet Strawberry, Berry Blossom, and Pink Crush?

PREVIOUSLY

That question, again: What item that may very well be in your kitchen right now was patented in 1954 and first sold as a way to store pencils?

Answer: Robert Vergobbi patented the zipper storage bag, a.k.a. Ziploc bag, back in 1954. Minigrip, the manufacturer, originally sold them as pencil bags.

How hard was this? Pfff! Too easy.Got it quickly.Just right.Challenging.Ow! My brain! (No Ratings Yet)
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