PSA: Just learned the first US iron foundry was in 1642, in Saugus, Massachusetts.

Read it in an old trade magazine at the dentist's office, which felt like a weird place to get a history lesson. Anyone else stumble on foundry facts in random spots?

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harperr8229d ago

Wait, wasn't that the first successful commercial ironworks? I'm pretty sure there was an earlier attempt at a foundry in Virginia that failed. The Saugus one is the one that really got things going as a business. That's a cool find though, especially at the dentist. I always see weird old magazines in waiting rooms too.

patricia_carter29d ago

Right, because nothing says "relaxing dental visit" like reading about 17th century industrial failures.

kelly_patel29d ago

Honestly, I'd take weird history over those celebrity gossip mags. At least you learn something.