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zip

In computing, the compression of data files to enable them to be transferred more efficiently. Data is compressed in a particular format, sent, and then decompressed. Specialist software programmes such as WinZip are available to zip and unzip files.
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For what items of apparel were zip fasteners first invented in 1893?
TIME OUT: Quiz of the Day by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Yesterday, we wanted to know 1) why it is that humans of the future seem to have forgotten how to make zip fasteners, 2) if they're boldly going where no man has gone before, how do they know the names of the planets and why are there always people there, and 3) how come the Klingons never developed Botox?
off the Record by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Coats Barbour - not related to South Tyneside's Barbour Group - makes zip fasteners.
Jobs axed by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
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