Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive foodborne pathogen that is ubiquitously found in diverse environments such as soil, water, various food products, animals, and humans [1]. Infection by Listeria monocytogenes occurs almost exclusively after ingestion of contaminated food.
Henry Ruschmann accidentally invented glitter when he was trying to figure out a way to put discarded plastic to use. 01:55.
As for the invention of modern glitter, we have the American machinist and cattle farmer Henry Ruschmann to thank (or hate, depending on your stance on glitter). Would it surprise you that glitter is a product of the Industrial-Military complex?! Who called it?