In 1941, George de Mestral got annoyed by sticky burrs on his dog, and this accidentally launched the multibillion-dollar Velcro industry

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Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral observed burrs attaching to his dog's fur, leading to the invention of Velcro. He discovered the burrs' hook-and-loop mechanism, which inspired a durable, reattachable fastener. NASA's adoption of Velcro for space missions further popularized this biomimicry innovation, showcasing nature's engineering solutions.