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Plastic forks were invented in the mid-1850's by Alexander Parkes. Parkes was impressed with his invention but because it never took off, he soon went bankrupt.
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What was used before forks?
In Tuscany, where forks were first invented, before their were forks the upper class used three finger s t oeat and the lower class used five fingers.
When were the first forks invented?
The first forks came from the Middle East prior to the year 1000. from there it made its way through the Byzantine empire then moving on through southern in the 14th century Europe where it became popular there in the 14th century, it became popular in northern Europe during the 16th century and spread to the rest of the word from there
The history of plastics?
The first human-made plastic was invented by Alexander Parkes in 1862; he called this plastic Parkesine. The development of plastics has come from the use of natural plastic materials (e.g., chewing gum, shellac) to the use of chemically modified natural materials (e.g., rubber, nitrocellulose, collagen, galalite) and finally to completely synthetic molecules (e.g., bakelite, epoxy, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene).
When was animatic invented?
it was invented in 2134 you swine.
Where were wigs invented?
They were invented in Ancient Egypt.
How much do plastic knives and forks cost each?
about 3.69 for a big thing of knifes and forks that are plastic
Can plastic forks be called utensils?
Yes, plastic forks can be called utensils. They are used that way, and the material out of which they are made dooes not, in this case, change their function.
What are forks and spoons made out of?
forks and spoons are usually made of plastic or metal i.e. steel or silver
When were forks invented?
300 years ago
Who invented the slipper sock?
gi forks
Why are forks and spoons made of metal?
Because the world ran out of plastic.
What would have happened if plastic spoons were not invented?
I am a scientist and I have been thinking of this problem. People will use forks or nothing at all besides you hands to drink liquid. For my friends which are also scientist have no idea.
Who invented forks and knives and spoons and plates?
Iran/persia
What year was plastic first invented?
The first Plastic to be invented was CELLULOID in 1868
The first plastic bag invented?
The first Plastic to be invented was CELLULOID in 1868.
What was used before forks?
In Tuscany, where forks were first invented, before their were forks the upper class used three finger s t oeat and the lower class used five fingers.
Where in dry storage should plastic knives and forks be stored?
2 inches from floor
