Unverified
When was the paper clip invented? Attaching the facts to Trump's ever-changing story
The claim about when the paper clip was invented is not supported by the provided sources.
Key points
- No specific date or inventor for the paper clip is mentioned in the given sources.
- Sources do not provide information on the connection between paper clips and Trump's stories.
- The invention of the paper clip is a historical fact, but details are lacking.
Explanation
The claim regarding the invention of the paper clip does not have sufficient supporting evidence from the provided sources. Historical records indicate that the paper clip was invented in the late 19th century, with various inventors and patents filed around this time. However, there is no specific date or inventor mentioned in the given context. The connection to Donald Trump's stories is also unverified.
Sources
- History of the Paper Clip - History Provides a brief history but lacks specific dates and inventors.
- Paper clip - Wikipedia Offers more detail on the invention, but still does not provide a definitive date or inventor.