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was created by the members of the rock paint took 21 days to dry, they developed a group Devo when they worked for an Ohio quick-dry paint that would dry in a matter advertising agency prior to becoming famous. of hours. They supplied the Army with The name of his company? Rust-Oleum. camouflage paint during the war. Their PROOF Ad Proof: company transformed the industry from ADVERTISING DÉCOR BY ABE something that was difficult even Final for Changes DUE: 5:00 p.m. John Cuddihy - Flags “A” Flyingsaw some • When Abecheck: Lincoln was Number(s) a youth, he Please review carefully. Double  Phone  Spelling  Prices  H professionals to accomplish to something that Biz Card, BW,barefoot 13x rate boys wading in some mud near the was simple for the average user. Contact your Tidbits representative immediately withone changes or corrections. First run 22, 2014 house. Hedate: calledJune them over, and by one he Office: 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 • Who were these two innovators? No doubt (to alternate with original ad) held them upside down and had them “walk” you’ve heard of the paint company started by their muddy due footprints the livingroom wall Corrections by: 12uppm, Wed., 6/18/14 Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams. and across the whitewashed ceiling. When his stepmother discovered the prank, and after ADVERTISING PROOF Workmen in a town in Wisconsin were painting she quit chuckling, she scolded Abe and made Changes DUE: 5:00 p.m the word “ELEVATOR” atop the town’s grainFinal elethe future president wash off the mess and revator. Winter closed in when they were halfreview way carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Please paint the ceiling!  through, leaving only “ELEVA” written across

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The last time I saw the gorgeous and talented Katherine LaNasa was in the NBC nighttime drama “Deception.” I just loved her character of Adriana. Can you tell me when/ where I can see her again? -- Jennifer G., via email

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Six Silly Gadgets That Make Life Easier I am nothing if not a gadget lover. Ingenious items that make my life easier are great, but when I find something that’s cool and has the potential to ® save money? Well, that’s cause for some kind of tiny celebration. Here are my current fun finds:

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Velcro Zip Ties. It would take a long time for me to count how many of these babies hold my life together. They manage my cord clutter, which is extensive; just trust me on that. They bundle and organize small stuff in my kitchen junk drawer so I can quickly find what I need. These ties are simple one-piece design wraps and just the right size for almost everything.

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This is a picture of the name that is on the side of a metal oil can that I have. The can stands about 6 inches high and is over 3 inches in diameter. The name is written in script and embossed. The metal looks like it is copper and is in excellent condition. Any information you can provide will be appreciated.

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I have enclosed a photo of a tin thermometer that was in a 1950s-era home that I bought a few years ago. The home originally had an oil furnace, and I think the thermometer was given to the homeowner by the oil deliver y person. It was hanging in the garage, and even though the tin is a little worn, it is still in good shape. At the top are the words “Standard Fuel Oil” and also a torch. They are both in a black and red circle. The thermometer has both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Below the thermometer is the Standard Oil logo. On the back are Standard Oil wall thermometer was made the instructions to around 1950. not use a hammer to nail the thermometer to the wall and only use a screw, and the words “Made in Chicago.” The overall measurements are 11 inches high and

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Tools (from page page 3) a year went by and Peter assumed no one was interested in his invention. Then a lawyer representing Sears came to visit Peter. • The lawyer informed the youth that Sears was prepared to offer him two cents for every one of his ratchet wrenches they sold -- with the stipulation that they would not owe him any further royalties after he had received $10,000. He told Peter it might take years to collect the maximum amount of the royalties owed him. The money sounded good, so Peter agreed to sign the patent over to Sears. A year later he was amazed to receive the entire $10,000 in a single check. • Suspecting that he might have been taken, Peter saw a lawyer, who immediately took the matter to court. His lawyer argued that Sears was guilty of fraud by leading Peter to believe that they would only be able to sell a few wrenches per year, when in reality they knew they had a hot item that would easily sell over a million of the wrenches within a short time. His lawyer also pointed out that Peter had been a minor when he signed the contract, and it was therefore not legally binding. The court fully agreed. Not only was Peter Roberts awarded damages from Sears of about $1 million, but he was also given his patent rights back.

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• Native peoples of South America catch piranha and use their razor-sharp teeth to make tools and weapons. • When Commander Alan Bean walked on the moon, he tried to fix a TV camera that was not working by hitting it with a hammer. He failed. • On August 17, 1835, the first wrench was patented by Solyman Merrick of Massachusetts. • In 1910, Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker set up a small machine shop in Baltimore. In 1917 they invented a portable handheld drill which led to them becoming one of the most successful tool companies in the U.S. 

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Vol. X Issue 34

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