Did you know that the zipper on your jacket, the Velcro on your backpack, the wireless mouse of your computer, and lots of other things we use every day were invented by Swiss people?
Many New Yorkers know Switzerland for its delicious chocolate, beautiful mountains, and famous cowbells. At the same time, they are using Swiss products, designs, and inventions that they didn’t know were associated with Switzerland. In the video “Surprisingly Swiss – A Day in the Life of a New Yorker”, we want to show you how innovative and ubiquitous Switzerland is in New York City and how its products enrich, improve, and simplify life in the Big Apple.
See for yourself in the video below how many Swiss innovations, past and present, can be found in New York City – maybe even in your own home.
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