Quartz·3 min read·medium
20 popular objects that were designed for an entirely different purpose
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This article explores the history of common household and office products that were originally developed for industrial, military, or medical applications. It highlights how these items transitioned from specialized tools to everyday consumer goods through adaptation.
Many recognizable products found in modern households and offices were originally engineered to solve entirely unrelated industrial, military, or medical problems before consumer adaptation
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