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When was Charles Goodyear born?

  • December 29, 1800

  • January 1, 1800

  • February 14, 1800

  • March 15, 1800

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Charles Goodyear was born on December 29, 1800. He was an American inventor who developed the vulcanization process for rubber. This process involves heating rubber with sulfur, which makes it stronger and more durable. Goodyear's invention revolutionized the rubber industry and made it possible to use rubber for a wide variety of products, including tires, hoses, and belts.
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