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Which came first: the can opener or Tiffany & Co.?

Tiffany & Co. came first, in 1837 (founded). The can opener followed 18 years later, in 1855 (invented).

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  1. Second1855

    The can opener

    invention · invented

    Cans were around for decades before the can opener; people opened them with hammers and chisels.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

  2. First1837

    Tiffany & Co.

    company · founded

    Tiffany & Co. opened in New York in 1837 as a shop for stationery and fancy goods.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

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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.