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Paper Clips – 5/29/19

Paper Clips – 5/29/19

Paper Clips – 5/29/19

Today is National Paperclip Day!

Paper clips usually have an oblong shape with straight sides, but may also be triangular or circular, or have more elaborate shapes. The most common material is steel or some other metal, but molded plastic is also used. Some other kinds of paper clip use a two-piece clamping system.

 

The design of the paperclip we are familiar today has never been patented.

Paperclips were worn by patriots during world war two as a symbol of resistance to the Nazi invaders.

There is not a single paper clip design that is ideal for all purposes.

The animated paperclip that used to appear in Microsoft Office products to offer help was named Sid.

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Fact – The Gem paperclip, as it became known, was introduced to America in 1892. It went on to become the most common paperclip in use all over the world.

Fact – During World War II, Norwegians were prohibited from wearing any buttons with the likeness or initials of their king on them. In protest, they started wearing paperclips, because paperclips were a Norwegian invention whose original function was to bind together

Fact – The designs that have been the most successful are the “Gem” with its double oval shape, the “Non-Skid” which held in place well, the “Ideal” used for thick wads of paper, and the “Owl” the paperclip that did not get tangled up with other paperclips.

Fake – His name was Clippy.  He was used by Microsoft from 1997 until 2003.

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