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New Jersey Originals: Technological Marvels, Old Inventions, Trailblazing Characters & More

December 23, 2021 By

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By Linda Barth:  Rutgers and Princeton played the first college football game in 1869.  The Apollo space suit was developed by Abraham Spanel.  The first beer can was created by The American Can Company and Kreuger Brewing Company.  These are only a few of the many innovations and breakthroughs that have occurred in New Jersey.

 

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