How a Bandage Became a Symbol of Care
Band-Aid didn't spread because it healed wounds better. Gauze and tape work just as well. It spread because it turned an act of care into a ritual anyone could perform in seconds. This episode traces how a 1920s workaround for one accident-prone wife became a jingle, a childhood memory, and a word we use for the entire category, plus a look at who that "universal" product was actually designed for.
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