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Delaware is the origin state for many well-known products and inventions.
Chemical company DuPont is responsible for several key inventions, including Teflon, Nylon, and Kevlar.
The state has contributed to space exploration through the creation of space suits by ILC Dover.
Delaware may be the First State, but it's also the second smallest behind Rhode Island.
Although we occupy only about 2,490 square miles with just over 1 million residents, Delaware has still made a significant impact on life across America, aside from being the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States.
Over the years, numerous well-known products have been invented or manufactured in Delaware ― and many still are.
Here are some of the best things currently made or invented