Founded in 1929 by Ruben Rausing and Erik Åkerlund in Malmö. Developed tetrahedron-shaped plastic-coated paper carton in 1944. First packaging company in Scandinavia, producing dry food cartons
Cork is the phellem layer of bark from Quercus suber trees. Made of suberin (40%), lignin (22%), polysaccharides (18%), and extractables (15%). Portuguese montado landscape produces about half of worldwide cork
Tableware includes dishware and utensils used for setting and serving food. Quality varies by culture, religion, diners and occasion. Cutlery is called silverware or flatware in different countries
Reed pens were used by ancient Egyptians for writing on papyrus. Quill pens replaced reeds from 7th century onwards. Metal nibs appeared in Pompeii ruins in 79 AD. First reservoir pen patented in 1636 by Daniel Schwenter. Fountain pen invented by Petrache Poenaru in 1827
Founded in 1928 as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation by Paul and Joseph Galvin. Name changed to Motorola in 1947, initially focused on radios and TVs. Developed first handheld portable telephone in 1973. Acquired Storno in 1986, strengthening European market presence
Sneakers were first called "plimsolls" in 1870s due to their rubber soles. Term "sneaker" was coined by Henry Nelson McKinney in 1917. Nine in ten shoes are produced in Asia