Amazing Tales About History

The Tiny Worm Behind an Enormous Industry


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The Cheney brothers invented a process for mastering nature’s magical creation of silk, driving their business to the #1 position globally. They made the parachutes used on D-Day. They also introduced corporate paternalism, providing employees with housing, schools, and more.

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Amazing Tales About HistoryBy Mike Allen

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