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Old 04-24-2007, 03:16 PM   #69 (permalink)
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Re: You Know You're Obsessed with TSF when...

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Originally Posted by JohnthePilot View Post
I didn't know AriesJill was a nom-de-plume for George de Mestral
impressive, John! Yes...long before George's Eyes by Marcel "saw" VELCRO (origin of name: velvet/crochet, describing the respective surfaces) while walking thru dense woods and having burrs adhere to the nap of his corded pants.......I, Jill.. invented it.

I called it STICK IT. But I FORGOT TO patent it, OK?

WOULD I MAKE THIS UP?
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