The History of the Spork
By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide
Albert McNeill of Philadelphia invented this combination table utensil in 1949. It was designed to serve as a spoon (with its bowl shape) with a knife edge and fork prongs.
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- Trademarking the Name Spork
- Spork? - Table Utensil 1907
- Combination Table Utensil 1949
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