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Invented in 1930 by Richard G. Drew, a 3M engineer, Scotch transparent tape has been used for everything from wrapping gifts to protecting blimps. But for a time in its early development, the very idea of transparent tape seemed ludicrous as each day stacks of spoiled tape piled up several feet high on the floor of Drew's laboratory. The cellophane backing curled near heat and split as it was being coated by machine. It often tore or broke before a full roll was coated with adhesive. Gradually, Drew overcame these difficulties and developed a process for producing pressure-sensitive tape — involving more than 30 raw materials including alcohols, acids, cellulose acetate and hydrocarbon solvents — that is used to this day.
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As a Christmas tree Scotch pine is known for its excellent needle retention and good keepability. It resists drying and if permitted to become dry does not drop its needles. When displayed in a water filled container it will remain fresh for the normal 3 to 4 week Christmas season. Like all natural trees it is readily recyclable and has many different uses following the Christmas holidays.
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Scotch tape was invented in 1930 by banjo playing 3M engineer Richard Drew. Scotch tape was the world's first transparent cellophane adhesive tape. Richard Drew ... invented the first masking tape in 1925, a two-inch-wide tan paper tape with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing.
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Scotch or Scots pine is an introduced species which has been widely planted for the purpose of producing Christmas trees. It is an extremely hardy species which is adaptable to a wide variety of soils and sites. As a Christmas tree, it is known for its dark green foliage and stiff branches which are well suited for decorating with both light and heavy ornaments. It has excellent needle retention characteristics and holds up well throughout harvest, shipping and display.
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Santa's Forest and FreshChristmasTree.com sell a variety of trees, including Scotch pine, balsam fir, Canaan Valley fir, Colorado (blue) spruce, Fraser fir, and white pine. Wreaths, garland, tree stands, centerpieces, Christmas balls and ornaments are ... available at FreshChristmasTree.com.
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In Scotch Plains, 83% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Scotch Plains, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
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