Northland Nature: Burdock burrs inspired Velcro invention - Duluth News Tribune

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected].
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods and “Spiders of the North Woods, among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected].

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Northland Nature: Burdock burrs inspired Velcro invention - Duluth News Tribune

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