The simple paper clip — wire bent into a double oval — has a history rich with debate over its invention. There are many inventors of paper clip designs, with Samuel Fay in 1867 seen as the first. The ...

3D Printers are great for printing out parts or items you need, but can they really help if you run out of paper clips? Yes, the all important and extremely overlooked bent metal fastener can put a ...

For years, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeated a story about the invention of the paper clip. On March 23, 2026, Trump claimed responsibility for sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...