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May 19th is... National Malcolm X Day, Boys Club Day/Boys and Girls Club Day, Celebrate Your Elected Officials Day, May Ray Day, National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day/National API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, National Hepatitis Testing Day, World IBD Day/
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The Life and Love of Trees
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First Velcro® Sold (1978)
-- Velcro® went on sale for the first time on April 2nd, 1978. It was named with two French words – Vel for velvet and Cro for crochet. Velcro® was invented by George de Mestral in the 1940s while hunting in the Jura mountains, Switzerland. A Swiss engineer, Mr. de Mestral, noticed the tiny hooks of the cockleburs stuck on his pants and in his dog's fur, and he wondered how they attached themselves and if he could replicate and commercialize it.
Read: Burrs to Velcro®
-- Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Burrs to Velcro, readers will discover how the invention of Velcro® was inspired by the mechanics of burrs. The book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and sidebars.
Sticky-Back Hook and Loop Fasteners
-- VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back hook and loop fasteners deliver strong holding power. Simple peel-and-stick application. For smooth surfaces such as painted wallboard, glass, metal, and most plastics, indoor or outdoor applications. Much better durability and strength than other off-brand fasteners. They come in various sizes and colors and are available in squares, coins, strips, and tapes. A must-have for any home, school, or office. Great for organization, mounting, hanging, and securing.
Low Profile Velcro®
-- Professional grade adhesive. Unmatched versatility. The ultimate tool for organization, mounting, hanging, storing, and much more. It will adhere to almost all surfaces! Even water-resistant. Indoor and outdoor. Designed for rugged applications. 50 percent stronger than standard hook and loop tape and 30% thinner than regular Industrial Products. Perfect for around the house and garage! Unlimited possibilities for organization, mounting, and crafts/crafting.
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