Claim: Stanley brand cups were originally invented for World War II pilots. Rating: About this rating FalseInvented in 1913, Stanley cups were said to have been an "indestructible thermos for heavy bomber pilots" during World War II. The original Stanely Cup patent was filed by inventor William Stanley in 1912, two years before the First World War and decades before World War II. World War I began in 1914 and World War II started in 1939 – years after the patent was filed. All of this said, it's been reported that World War II servicemen, primarily pilots, did indeed use the bottles and products.

Source: New York Times March 03, 2024 00:27 UTC