Superglue was invented to seal bullet injuries in Vietnam

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REFUTED

the evidence says no

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Superglue was not invented for the Vietnam War, though it was later used by medics in the field to temporarily close wounds.

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straightdope.com: Was Super Glue invented to seal battle wounds in Vietnam? - The Straight Dope

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straightdope.com: Was Super Glue invented to seal battle wounds in Vietnam? - The Straight Dope. straightdope.com. https://www.straightdope.com/21343325/was-super-glue-invented-to-seal-battle-wounds-in-vietnam

The article investigates the claim that super glue was invented for Vietnam and frames it as an urban legend.

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skeptics.stackexchange.com: Was superglue invented to seal bullet injuries in Vietnam?

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skeptics.stackexchange.com: Was superglue invented to seal bullet injuries in Vietnam?. skeptics.stackexchange.com. https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/14507/was-superglue-invented-to-seal-bullet-injuries-in-vietnam

The Q&A confirms superglue was not invented for Vietnam, answering 'No' to whether it was invented for that purpose.

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first checked31 Jul 2026

judged → REFUTED · 1031 Jul 2026

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