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Neanderthal Capes vs Human Clothing
- Neanderthals primarily wore simple animal skin capes, unlike early humans who crafted more complex, insulated clothing with fur trims.
- This clothing disparity might have limited Neanderthals' hunting range and contributed to their extinction as humans thrived in colder climates.
Premature Launch of Ballpoint Pen
- Milton Reynolds rushed to market a faulty ballpoint pen in 1945 to beat a competitor's patent, resulting in many returns.
- The ballpoint pen's invention was preceded by over 350 patents before a reliable design emerged, highlighting iterative innovation.
Facebook Party Mistake Chaos
- A Dutch girl mistakenly made a Facebook party invitation public, attracting 30,000 responses.
- About 5,000 people showed up, causing chaos and requiring 600 riot police, leading her to flee her home.