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Which came first: the can opener or the World Series?

The can opener came first, in 1855 (invented). The World Series followed 48 years later, in 1903 (first played).

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  1. First1855

    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. Second1903

    The World Series

    event · first played

    Baseball's first World Series was played in 1903.

    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.