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What was the first thing made from aluminum?

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The first known item made from aluminum was a rattle — made for Napoleon III in the 1850s. Napoleon also provided his most honored guests with knives and forks made of pure aluminum. At the time, the newly discovered metal was so rare, it was considered more valuable than gold.

 


 

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