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cardboard

MaterialSubstance

Corrugated cardboard was first patented in 1856, as a lining for tall hats.

First appeared1856 (170 yrs ago)
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Corrugated cardboard was first patented in 1856, as a lining for tall hats.

From the big bang to cardboard

The most direct chain from the start of the universe, following what things are made from and, for living things, what they evolved from. Each step shows when it first appeared.

big bang13.8 bn yrs ago
Hhydrogen13.8 bn yrs ago
water4.4 bn yrs ago
paper105 CE
cardboard1856