We innovative in South Jersey! Check out some the things we did first right here. 

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    National Marbles Tournament

    Not only did the first National Marbles Tournament happen in Wildwood in 1928, it's never been done anywhere else.

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    (photo: James Knopf, Thinkstock)
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    The Discovery of Teflon

    While working in Salem County's Jackson Laboratory, Dr. Roy Plunkett is said to have accidently discovered Teflon. The "non-stick" chemical is used on pots and pans and even rockets!

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    (photo: In One Lesson via YouTube)
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    Bar code

    Atlantic City's own N. Joseph Woodland pattented the bar code in 1952.

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    (photo: Fuse, Thinkstock)
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    Mason Jar

    The Mason jar is named after its creator, Vineland's John Landis Mason.

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    (photo: ABC News via YouTube)
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    Salt Water Taffy

    First made and sold in Atlantic City all the way back in the 1870s!

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