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Origins of Everyday Things Quiz

Think you know where everyday things came from? Ten questions.

A classic Rubik's Cube mid-twist, with green, orange, yellow and red faces, sitting on a dark speckled surface

A 3x3 cube mid-twist: kaʁstn Disk/Cat, CC BY-SA 3.0

1. What inspired Velcro?
2. Which item was scanned first with a UPC barcode?
3. What is pencil lead made of?
4. Where was sliced bread first sold?
5. The Frisbee name came from...
6. Who designed the modern zipper?
7. How much did the first Crayola box cost?
8. Which keyboard layout came from the typewriter?
9. Who asked why she could not see a photo right away?
10. The first wireless TV remote used...
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