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George de Mestral

George de Mestral

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Aug 21, 2026

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The Most Relaxing Facts About Seeds to Fall Asleep To _ No Adverts

Aug 21 · 1 Mention

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The story began with a walk and a closer look.
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21:42
In the 1940s, Swiss engineer George de Mestral noticed burrs sticking to his clothes and his dog's fur after time outdoors.
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21:51
Instead of brushing them off and moving on, he examined them under a microscope.
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21:56
What he saw was a forest of tiny hooks.

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