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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 2 MIN

Back on this day in 1873, jeans were patented

from Arizona's Morning News

Back on this day in 1873, jeans were patented. Jeans were originally made to help gold miners and loborers whose pants easily ripped during the demanding physical work.

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Back on this day in 1873, jeans were patented. Jeans were originally made to help gold miners and loborers whose pants easily ripped during the demanding physical work.

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