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Stick to It

  • February 13, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Swiss engineer George de Mestral invented Velcro after he noticed burrs clinging to his pants and his dog\’s coat. A closer look showed him the burrs (actually small flowers) had tiny hooks that helped them stay stuck, and these inspired the hook-and-loop fastener.

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