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The History of Bandaids

Band-Aids are a necessity of life. Did you know that they were originally invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee who wanted a durable covering to protect his wife from burns and cuts while cooking? He pitched his invention to senior executives, and the adhesive bandage we all know today as the Band-Aid was born!

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