#capitalism #economics101
-Capitalism brought us velcro.
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@Pat
Supposedly the idea cam from some sticker weeds getting caught on some blue overalls when the farmer was working on a field.
No idea if true, and at this point it's been around long enough it doesn't matter much functionally.
@Pat And velcro lets me put my shoes and sandals on without tying any shoelaces!
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@Pat
Supposedly the idea cam from some sticker weeds getting caught on some blue overalls when the farmer was working on a field.
No idea if true, and at this point it's been around long enough it doesn't matter much functionally.