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2. R. Stanton Avery - Wikipedia

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   R. Stanton Avery (January 13, 1907 – December 12, 1997) was an American inventor, [1] most known for creating self-adhesive labels (modern stickers).Using a $100 loan from his then-fiancé Dorothy Durfee, and combining used machine parts with a saber saw, he created and patented the world's first self-adhesive (also called pressure sensitive) die-cut labeling machine.

3. Pressure-sensitive adhesive - Wikipedia

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   Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA, self-adhesive, self-stick adhesive) is a type of nonreactive adhesive which forms a bond when pressure is applied to bond the adhesive with a surface. No solvent, water, or heat is needed to activate the adhesive.

4. Curtain tie-back - Wikipedia

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   A pair of double-tassel tie-backs. A curtain tie-back is a decorative window treatment which accompanies a cloth curtain.Within the field of interior decoration, tie-backs made of fabric are classified as a kind of "soft furnishing" (along with other fabric-based décor such as pillows, valances, towels, blankets, mattresses, bed skirts, bedspreads, jabots, and shower and window curtains ...

5. Release liner - Wikipedia

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   An adhesive bandage with a release liner partially removed. Commercial coating companies deal with a lot of different end uses of this industry. They provide unique solutions to their customers, based on a wide variety of substrates and an endless combination of release agents with specialized properties.

6. Self-cleaning surfaces - Wikipedia

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   The lotus leaves (Nelumbo nucifera) are water-repellent and poorly adhesive which keep them free from contamination or pollution even being immersed in dirty water. This ability, called self-cleaning, shields the plant from dirt and pathogens and plays a vital role in providing resistance towards invading microbes.

7. Chris Farley’s Death, 27 Years Later: Inside the Funnyman's ...

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   27 years ago, comedian Chris Farley’s life came to a tragic end.. The Wisconsin-born star was discovered dead in his Chicago apartment from an apparent drug overdose on Dec. 18, 1997. He was 33 ...