Meet the American who patented the drinking straw, Marvin Stone, Civil War veteran and mint julep enthusiast

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Marvin Stone, a Civil War veteran who survived combat wounds, patented the paper drinking straw in 1888. His invention has enjoyed a rebirth in the 21st century.

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