Interesting history for the common zipper. Started with Elias Howe, inventor of the sewing machine back in 1851 and patented in current form in by Swedish immigrant Gideon Sundback in 1917. No known applications that might help with Dan Mullen's mouth though.
It's also National Shrimp Scampi Day. Shrimp cooked in butter, garlic, lemon juice and white wine. Here's a recipe if you get the urge.
Shrimp Scampi recipe.
