5 South Jersey ‘Firsts’

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

(photo: Jordan Mansfield, Getty Images)
(photo: Jordan Mansfield, Getty Images)
1
National Marbles Tournament
Not only did the first National Marbles Tournament happen in Wildwood in 1928, it's never been done anywhere else.
(photo: James Knopf, Thinkstock)
(photo: James Knopf, Thinkstock)
2
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!
(photo: In One Lesson via YouTube)
(photo: In One Lesson via YouTube)
3
Bar code
Atlantic City's own N. Joseph Woodland pattented the bar code in 1952.
(photo: Fuse, Thinkstock)
(photo: Fuse, Thinkstock)
4
Mason Jar
The Mason jar is named after its creator, Vineland's John Landis Mason.
(photo: ABC News via YouTube)
(photo: ABC News via YouTube)
5
Salt Water Taffy
First made and sold in Atlantic City all the way back in the 1870s!

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