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Pie Protectors

  • February 9, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

The plastic spindle that holds up the middle of a pizza box is officially called a \”package saver.\” Thanks to Carmela Vitale, who patented the heat-resistant device in 1985, your pie is safer from getting smushed.

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