Ladies and gentlesmen, presenting...

The Tube!

Just this morning I was gazing at my tube of toothpaste and thinking what a marvellous invention it was. It's a simple carrying and dispensing device that's elegant in design, keeps the contents isolated from the air (presuming we remember to put the cap on properly) and remains effective (as a device) for its lifespan.

How many things come in tubes? Toothpaste, gel, glue, foodstuffs, paint... a myriad of options, one delivery system.

It's not something we consider, and yet it's an amazing object when you do...

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