Almanac: Carbon paper

On October 7, 1806, the duplicative stationery that made copies was patented by English inventor Ralph Wedgwood. Mo Rocca reports on the story of carbon paper, which was long ago overtaken by copy machines, but whose memory is just an email away. Subscribe to the “CBS Sunday Morning“ Channel HERE: Get more of “CBS Sunday Morning“ HERE: Follow “CBS Sunday Morning“ on Instagram HERE: Like “CBS Sunday Morning“ on Facebook HERE: Follow “CBS Sunday Morning“ on Twitter HERE: Follow “CBS Sunday Morning“ on Google HERE: Get the latest news and best in original reporting from CBS News delivered to your inbox. Subscribe to newsletters HERE: Get your news on the go! Download CBS News mobile apps HERE: Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream local news live, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access. Try it free! --- “CBS Sunday Morning“ features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science, Americana and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS Sunday Morning broadcast times.
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