The History of the Iconic Zippo Lighter: From the Trenches to Hollywood
The Zippo story begins in 1932 in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Its creator, George Grant Blaisdell, decided to improve upon a cumbersome Austrian lighter, making it not only elegant but also extremely functional. The main goal was to create a lighter that would work even in strong winds and could be operated with one hand.
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