...that a workman who left the soap mixing machine on too long was responsible for making Ivory Soap? He was so embarrassed by his mistake that he threw the mess in a stream. Imagine his dismay when the evidence of his error floated to the surface! Result: Ivory soap, the soap that floats.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5772676 | Endoscopic cutting device Disclosed is an endoscopic cutting device for severing tissue, such as organs, parts of organs or the like, having a cutting tool, which is attached at the distal end of said cutting device and which is provided with a cutting blade, and an actuating unit whic... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5303475 | Flexible ducting cutting tool A hand-operated cutting tool in the form of shears having handle portions and cutting portions pivoted so that the cutting portions may be rotatably moved toward and away from each other. The cutting portions each include a pair of cutting edges angularly... | 04/19/1994 |
| 4080733 | Wire cutting pliers This invention relates to linesmen pliers, bolt cutters and similar cutting tools which require a mechanical advantage. Durability and long life are prime features of the design. Disk blades are used, and these have cutting edges of two inches circumferen... | 03/28/1978 |