Multiple choice general knowledge history

The Norwegian, who invented the paper Clip. He is ________

  1. Coenraad Johannes Van Houten

  2. John S. Thurman

  3. Johann Vaaler

  4. William Middlebrook
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Explanation

Johann Vaaler, a Norwegian inventor, patented the paper clip in 1899 (and improved in 1901). His design was similar to the modern paper clip we use today. Coenraad Van Houten is associated with chocolate processing, John S. Thurman invented the vacuum cleaner, and William Middlebrook patented a machine for making paper clips (not the clip itself).

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