Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the Brooklyn Bridge or Campbell's Soup?
Campbell's Soup came first, in 1869 (founded). The Brooklyn Bridge followed 14 years later, in 1883 (opened).
- Second1883
The Brooklyn Bridge
landmark · openedWhen it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
- First1869
Campbell's Soup
company · foundedCampbell's began in 1869; condensed soup came later, from a chemist who joined in 1897 and halved the water.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.