[ican'tbelieveit]

" Only three patents were every issued to him, but among his listed discoveries are: adhesives, axle grease, bleach, buttermilk, chili sauce, fuel briquettes, ink, instant coffee, linoleum, mayonnaise, meat tenderizer, metal polish, paper, plastic, pavement, shaving cream, shoe polish, synthetic rubber, talcum powder and wood stain."

[Right Wing Professor]

Adhesives have been known since ancient times. Romans used to bleach their togas. Buttermilk has been known since ancient times. Chili sauce: try this http://www.tabasco.com/tabasco_history/mcilhenney.cfm .....

And so on. Give me a break.