George de Mestral “gave the name Velcro, a portmanteau of the French words velour (‘velvet’) and crochet (‘hook’), to his invention as well as his company, which continues to manufacture and market the fastening system” —Wikipedia
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Retired economics professor (“dismal scientist”). Married 40+ years to the love of my life; we have two grown daughters, both married, two granddaughters and a...