Velcro was inspired by burrs sticking to clothing and was invented by George de Mestral.
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De Mestral developed Velcro after observing burr hooks under a microscope in the 1940s, then commercialized it later. The hook-and-loop design can endure thousands of open/close cycles, making it a durable fastener.
🤯 "Velcro was inspired by burrs sticking to clothing and was invented by George de Mestral. Proof that even annoying plants can spark genius."