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Parkesine: The World’s First Synthetic Plastic InventionThe invention of plastics revolutionised the modern world, providing us with an array of versatile and durable materials. However, few are aware of the origins of this incredible substance. In the mid-19th century, a British inventor named Alexander Parkes introduced the world to the first-ever synthetic plastic called “Parkesine.” This groundbreaking invention laid the foundation…Read the story →
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