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The post-war era saw Teflon enter the consumer market. In 1954, a French engineer's brainstorming session with his wife led to the first non-stick frying pan being created. The popularity of Teflon exploded, with various applications emerging, including stain-resistant carpets, water-repelling jackets, and even medical implants. By the late 1990s, this once miraculous substance was generating nearly a billion dollars in annual sales for DuPont.