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On Oct. 23, 1927, three days after its invention, the first rubber band is tested.

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[–] 8 points 3 weeks ago

According to Wikipedia,

The rubber band was patented in England on March 17, 1845

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  • [–] 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    The door sign is on backwards

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