Funny Holidays - Safety Pin Day
On April 10, people all over the world traditionally remember the safety pin, which has become indispensable in everyday life
It is called English only in Russia; in other countries the pin is called safe - “Safety Pin”
The appearance of the modern metal fastener for clothing is associated with the invention of the mid-19th century by the American engineer Walter Hunt
Walter came up with the idea by accident He was going through hard times: he had a debt of 15 dollars and was thinking about how to pay it off faster Hunt was thoughtfully twirling a piece of wire in his hands, and then the idea of creating a pin with a protective head came to his mind
On April 10, 1849, Walter patented his invention, made from a single piece of wire with a spring mechanism and a flat lock for the sharp end So a new holiday appeared on the calendar - the birthday of the pin, which is indispensable in everyday life
Walter sold the patent to the enterprising Englishman Charles Rowler for $400 to pay off his debts Charles realized that a reliable and original device for fastening clothes would be developed and would be in demand in the goods market So the safety pin became a safety pin, and Walter Hunt was forgotten as its inventor
The Safety Pin has become widespread among the population, and women especially appreciated its convenience and reliability With the help of Safety Pin, it is easy to fasten items of clothing when sewing, pull laces and elastic bands into drawstrings
In the mid-70s of the 20th century, the pin received a new direction in use This original thing became an attribute of the emerging punk subculture Rock musicians, punks, rockers, metalheads used the pin as an accessory in clothing, expressing protest against the traditional foundations of society, they pierced their faces and bodies with it, and fastened torn denim clothes
Currently, Safety Pin is popular among the creative community of fashion designers, artists, singers and actors, as a fashionable decoration Safety pins are made from precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), decorated with rhinestones, beads, and stones
You can’t do without a little English “trick” in medicine and sports With its help, you can eliminate sudden muscle cramps with regular tingling The pin is especially popular among swimmers training in open water The Safety Pin is attached to swimming trunks and is used in emergency situations when sudden cramps occur due to overexertion or low water temperature
April 10 is the birthday of the tireless helper - the little safety pin, whose birth significantly improved the lives of all humanity