The Things Around Us

The History of the Paperclip


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Few things are as ubiquitous in one's desk as a paper clip. But where did the paper clip come from who invented it and why did they do it? Join host Kessler McLaughlin for an explanation of the history of the paper clip.


For further reading, here are some sources from the episode:

University of Houston

Slate

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The Things Around UsBy Kessler McLaughlin