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WATCH: Some notable inventions born in the Garden State

Bet you didn't know these things originated in New Jersey Watch video

Most folks know that Thomas Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park, invented such life-changing things as the incandescent light bulb, phonograph or the lesser known electrographic vote recorder and magnetic iron ore separator.  Edison was also the guy who penned this famous phrase, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."


Well, it seems that there has been quite a bit of inspiration and perspiration over the past few centuries in New Jersey as it is considered the birthplace to many more firsts.

New Jersey invention helps create perfect pitch

Who would have guessed that the United States flag perched on the moon from the Apollo 11 landing in 1969 was made in Verona by Annin Flagmakers. There are actually several flags on the moon from other missions. In fact, according to NASA, images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) shows that the flags left on the Moon by Apollo missions are still standing. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin originally thought the flag that his mission placed was knocked over by engine exhaust during lift off.

It was in 1949 that Edward "Eddie" Dee opened his first factory in Bloomfield to make Smarties. You know, those pale-colored melt in your mouth candy disks wrapped into a roll of shiny cellophane. And remember those little green army men you played with as a kid? -- they were manufactured by the Bergen Toy and Novelty Co. of Carlstadt.

From Taylor Ham, or pork roll if you prefer, to Mason jars and Lionel trains. New Jersey has made some notable contributions. Watch the video above to discover 10 things created here at home in the Garden State.

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Andre Malok may be reached at amalok@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndreMalok. Find NJ.com on Facebook.


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