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5 Simple facts about Zippo Lighter

Zippo Lighter is an iconic American premium lighter

brand that was introduced way back since 1933. You might be holding your zippo right which

is very useful whenever you need to light your cigarette or

probably in case you need light.

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Zippo lighter was developed by a guy name George Blaisdell. The

idea of developing windproof lighter emerged in Bradford Pennsylvania. Back the George was smoking on

the porch of Bradford country club when he noticed someone who is holding a strange lighter. George

curiously asked the person why he is using a cumbersome lighter.

Zippo

The name Zippo has nothing to do with his name or whatsoever. The idea of calling it as Zippo lighter was actually because he likes the sound of the word zipper.

The concept of the name was insanely unusual but it works after all. The first Zippo lighter was sold back in 1933 which with the price of$ 1.95. In today’s money, the lighter’s value is about more or less $35.00. It took a while for the lighter to make its mark during the great depression. The company itself use ads in Esquire but it was a total flop.

Zippo Inc. struggled during its first decade, but thanks to the effort and leadership of George, zippo lighter was starting its supremacy in

World War ii. American troops could buy the lighter thanks to the Army Exchanges and shipping stores. The Zippo lighter was recognized as the most coveted thing in the battlefield.

Tale of Jonah

There was a certain Zippo lighter that has the same fate with Jonah. The lighter proved its durability after being taken from the belly of a fish. Amazingly, the lighter worked during the fisherman’s first try. The news spread and printed in the 1960 local newspaper.

Zippo lighter as life saver

There was also a story which held back in the World War II. As the story goes, a soldier cheated death during the battle. The zippo lighter coincidentally stopped the bullet. In 2010, the same incident recurred but this time a civilian survived thanks to his Zippo in his pocket. You can visit the Zippo Museum and check out the American flag made from 3000 zippo lighters.

Zippo lighters today

Today, there are many Zippo lighters with amazing designs, engraved zippo lighters, and zippo lighters made from precious stones. Zippo Inc. offers a lifetime guarantee in case there are some issues to be fixed as long as your lighter is genuine and authentic.

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