Ancient cultures used rubber for basic waterproofing and games. Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber by accident. Vulcanized rubber improves Rubber’s durability, prevents it from melting and breaking, and requires heat. Goodyear died practically bankrupt, but a rubber company was founded a generation later and named in his honor. Goodyear among top 10 rubber companies, and industry relies heavily on rubber seals. thats my assignment!
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