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by harlanlewis 501 days ago
Did the article change, or was this a very strange quote edit?

Here’s the current line in the article, emphasis mine:

>> The Thermette, a simple and effective device for boiling water outdoors over an enclosed fire, was designed by Manawatū plumber John Hart in 1929 *based on similar products in Ireland and England.* He patented the Thermette in 1931.