The Band-Aid: Where did it come from? | Stuff of Genius

Earle Dickson was exhausted. He spent nearly every night making bandages for his accident-prone wife, and he knew there had to be a better, faster way. Learn how his Stuff of Genius healed cuts around the world in this episode.

Stuff of Genius tells the story behind everyday inventions. From the bikini to super wheat and everything in between. Viewers will learn the stories of unsung inventor heroes and their trials, tribulations and successes.

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The Band-Aid: Where did it come from? | Stuff of Genius

[LiLWindex]

Did he fully receive compensation for the idea?

[indyCoder]

Trust Johnson & Johnson... Forget the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders.

[bexyevans]

I cut my finger over a month ago whilst cutting small tomatoes. Never again!

[misscasualty]

Won't stay on your cut for more than an hour yet keeps unwanted clothing fuzz on your skin after you've removed four layers.