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circa 1955: American amateur inventor Russell E Oakes demonstrates his 'sleeve protector' which covers a slab of butter to prevent him accidentaly touching it as he leans across a table. (Photo by Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images)

circa 1955:  American amateur inventor Russell E Oakes demonstrates his 'sleeve protector' which covers a slab of butter to prevent him accidentaly touching it as he leans across a table.  (Photo by Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images)