Respecting Scientists - George de Mestral – Velcro Finally, a valuable lesson in resourcefulness. Swiss engineer George de Mestral was taking a morning stroll through the countryside in 1941 when he noted
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hemtor on Twitter: "In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral got the idea for Velcro, when he noticed that burdock burrs kept sticking to his clothes and his dog's fur. #HemtorLearning #JEEAdvanced2019 #
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