Is it true that tin ( can ) openers were invented before tins ( cans )
2006-10-14 07:27:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Nicholas Appert invented the tin can in 1803 or 1805. He collected a large cash award offer by napoleon for a method of preserving and carrying food by French troops. Cans were made of thick metal sheet and opened by a hammer and chisel. The metal became thinner and the first can opener was invented by an Englisman in 1855. An American, Ezra Warner, patented the first can opener in 1858. It was used in the Civil War. The familiar can opener with the rolling cutter was patented by William Lyman in 1870.
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2006-10-14 17:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah - tin cans were only invented so that people would have something to do with their otherwise useless tin openers.
2006-10-14 15:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cans were invented first - to preserve food. They were so thick, they were opened by hammering. As the cans became thinner, can-openers were invented.
2006-10-14 17:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by JubJub 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I saw Bugs Bunny use one on suit of armor to get Yosimite Sam out.
2006-10-14 14:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by TiM 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no no no no
2006-10-14 14:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by FLOYD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋