Ancient Romans Used Safety Pins and Collar Buttons
A Scientific American note explains safety pins date to antiquity. Bronze pins found in Roman and Etruscan tombs resemble modern designs and show early use as dress fasteners, with collar studs and ties serving similar roles.
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Royal charity tale of a dramatic college benefactor
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