Although it was a very early version, the first was in 1877.
No they don't. What actually happens is a hammer hits the staple from behind, the hammer is the same size as the staple to stop any distortion. The method by which the hammer is moved depends on the...
First open the top of the stapler then put the staples in the top. Finally shut the stapler.
A plantain is a fruit similar to a banana, but usually longer, thinner, and less sweet.
I usually put the staples in the stapler point down.
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