The space race may have ended, but its legacy will live on in a number of everyday products.
NASA may not have invented Tang, but the legendary agency did contribute to the development of many other products we consumers use every day. Memory foam, safety grooving and enriched baby formula were all NASA influenced.
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Question from Ricky H.:
Is it true that Tang was invented for NASA?
-Ricky
Hello Ricky.
Your question reminds of enjoying the powered beverage with many a breakfast.
But no, Tang was not originally intended for consumption by astronauts. The orange-flavored drink was developed by William A. Mitchell for General Foods in 1957. The powdered drink mix marketed as a [...]
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This Sunday, the PEZ Dispenser celebrates its 60th Patent Birthday.
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