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On June 26, 1974 at a Marsh’s Supermarket in Troy, Ohio–one of the test stores used by the NAFC–Clyde Dawson purchased a 10-pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum which was scanned by cashier Sharon Buchanan. That 10-pack of gum kicked off the commercialization and widespread adoption of the barcode and, a quarter center after its invention, finally brought together the grocery chain president’s problem with a workable solution. The bundle of Wrigley’s gum and the receipt are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institute.