Stapler was invented by?
Correct answer: A. Charles Henry Gould
- A. Charles Henry Gould
- B. Paul Kannend
- C. John Martin
- D. Edison
Explanation
Charles Henry Gould received an early patent for a paper stapler in 1868, which is why he is commonly credited in general-knowledge questions. Modern staplers developed through several later improvements, so inventorship can otherwise seem confusing.
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