Some People Don’t Know These 14 Things Come From Delaware
Even though Delaware is the oldest state in the nation, there are few things that we can claim to have invented. However, we still claim fame to making these products right here in the first state, then sending them anywhere from one state over to outer space. Take a peek at these things that come from Delaware and you’ll learn some interesting facts about Delaware all at the same time.
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ILC based in Frederica produces all sorts of protective equipment, but among its most famous is spacesuits used in many NASA missions. Not many people realize that of all the things that come from Delaware, these Apollo-era spacesuits travel the farthest from home.
Feel like whipping up a batch of pudding or Jell-O? Thank the Kraft plant in Dover which recently celebrated 40 years of production! If you grew up in the Capital region, chances are you know someone who's worked there.
You might not see many finished products coming from the first state, but chances are some of the chemicals in them started off here thanks to the DuPont company and other manufacturers. Titanium dioxide (shown here) was once one of the most common; it's used in everything from sunscreen to colorings.
If you like cooking with pans that are non-stick, thank DuPont's Teflon coatings made in Delaware! This life-changing invention is one of the most famous things that come from Delaware.
One of Delaware's top manufactured goods is pharmaceuticals, with top companies not just making medicines here but having their headquarters in the state.
Bloom Energy in Newark makes fuel cells that are installed locally at places like Delmarva Power and private locations, as well as nationwide at major companies, as a way to produce clean energy.
When you get thirsty this summer and turn to a classic powdered drink mix, it might have been made in Delaware! Many of these originate in the First State.
This breading product is yet another fine offering from the Dover, DE Kraft plant. They offer plenty of ways to whip up a quick family meal, from their barbecue glaze for chicken to their classic porkchip coating.
Dogfish Head Beer is made in Milton and are available in about 31 states. And, slowly but surely, Delaware's blossoming distilleries and breweries are pumping out booze distributed regionally.
PPG Industries in Cheswold manufactures several different brands and types of paints, including Olympic. When was the last time you repainted a room in your house?
We weren't quite sure if we should put this one on the list, since technically it's not made in Delaware, but the polymer that was the foundation for GORE-TEX was discovered by Delaware's Bob Gore. The company is still headquartered in the state.
Delawareans are known for embracing small town and coastal living! We’re never too far from the beach and love to spend time by the water – whether that be one of our state’s many rivers, the Delaware Bay, or the Atlantic Ocean. While many neighboring states believe Delaware is an empty and rural farm state, there’s so much to do and plenty of shops, restaurants, and hidden gems tucked away in our towns and cities.
What are the most popular foods in Delaware?
Delaware’s signature foods include scrapple and blue crabs, but there’s so much more to the culinary scene in the First State. National chains like Grottos Pizza and Capriotti’s Subs started here, serving up signature pies and the famous Bobbie sub. When you head to the coast, you’ll find classics like Thrasher’s fries, Dolles Salt Water Taffy, and Gus & Gus Fried Chicken.
What are the weirdest things about Delaware?
One of the most fun strange facts about Delaware is that there are more than 200 chickens living in the First State for every person that resides here. Delaware has always been a heavily agricultural state, and one of our signature industries is poultry!
Katy is a life-long Delaware resident who grew up on a small grain farm and spent her summers enjoying time at the beach. A full time public relations professional by day and a content specialist with OIYS at night, Katy loves sharing her love of her home state with fellow Delawareans and others. Loves: local food, dachshunds, horseshoe crabs, hiking, farmers markets, bourbon.
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