Stem Cell. By definition, all stem cells: have the ability to divide and create an identical copy of themselves, a process called self-renewal; and. can also divide to form cells that mature into cells that make up every type of tissue and organ in the body.
Lycra, a brand name of Spandex, is a man-made fiber that can stretch better than rubber and will not break down after exposure to body oils, lotions, detergent, or perspiratio â¦ n. After ten years of research, DuPont Chemical Company's scientist Joseph C. Shivers invented it in 1959.
Bernard Gotfryd/ Getty Images. In 1943, naval engineer Richard James was trying to develop a spring that would support and stabilize sensitive equipment on ships. When one of the springs accidentally fell off a shelf, it continued moving, and James got the idea for a toy. His wife Betty came up with the name, and when the Slinky made its debut in late 1945, James sold 400 of the bouncy toys in 90 minutes. Today, more than 250 million Slinkys have been sold worldwide.