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3000 BCE
The First Glue
The earliest known evidence of glue can be traced all the way back to 3000 B.C.E.. In those times, the Neanderthals of France used the glue to make paintings last and protect them from the moisture of caves. http://www.madehow.com/Volume-5/Glue.html -
After the Neanderthals
Nothing else was heard about glue until around 1750. (exact date is unknown) This kind of glue was made of fish. Soon, more kinds of glue with made with other materials such as rubber, starch, animal bones, and milk protein http://inventors.about.com/od/gstartinventions/a/glue.htm -
A World Held Together by Adhesives
In 1930, glue began to expand with improvements to plastics and chemicals. Glue was becoming popular and was being used for many purposes. (Unknown Exact Date)
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Accidental Glue?
During WWII, super glue was accidentally invented by Dr. Harry Coover. He was trying to make clear plastic sights for soldiers to use on their guns when he used the new material. (Exact date is unknown)
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Market Glue
In 1958, super glue was brought into the market by Eastman Kodak, invented by Dr. Harry Coover. It was originally name "Eastman #910", but later became the super glue we know today. (Exact dates unknown)
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Inspirational Glue
Soon after the release of glue, in the 1970s, a company named Loctite made their own brand of glue known as the Super Bonder. Later on, many more companies were making glue and Loctite, Eastman Kodak, and Permabond were making 3/4 of all super glue manufactured. (Unknown exact date)
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Medical Glue for Wounds
It was soon discovered that glue can be used to seal wounds for healing. That is why in some first aid kits, you will find glue in them. http://www.realfirstaid.co.uk/superglue/
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Glue in 2016
Today, many kinds of glue are used for many kinds of purposes. Whether it is lifting a car, sealing a wound or sticking two pieces of paper together, glue will always be there to keep the world stuck together
