jan 1, 1958 - Roger Bacon discovers High Performance Carbon Fibers
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He discovered carbon fibers or "graphite whiskers" that are used in airplanes, sporting goods, satellites, and many other projects.https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/carbonfibers.html#carbon-fibers-today
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jan 1, 1958
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~ 67 years ago