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LONDON -- Google has today paid homage to the Scottish inventor Charles Macintosh,Indonesia Archives creator of the iconic 'Mackintosh' waterproof raincoat -- by creating an animated Doodle in celebration of his 250th birthday.

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While waterproof raincoats might not sound terribly groundbreaking in 2016, Macintosh's invention of a water-resistant fabric in 1823 was nothing short of revolutionary.

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Macintosh was experimenting with naphtha -- an oily by-product of tar -- when he made a chance discovery that would redefine the way people dressed forever. "By sandwiching a layer of liquid rubber (made with naphtha) between two layers of fabric, Macintosh created a new material that would be resistant to water while also remaining flexible and wearable," reads Google's blog post on the inventor.

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"When Charles Macintosh patented his superior method of rubberising fabric he created a new product that became an instant success," the post continued.

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The Mackintosh or 'Mac' remains a wardrobe staple for many people -- come rain or shine. Though the styles may have changed since the early 19th century, the iconic Mac remains, in essence, the same.

"Mackintosh still produce coats with a surprisingly simple process that uses the same technology as the original Mackintosh coat," the post continues.

"Thanks Charles Macintosh, for keeping us warm and dry for over 200 years!"

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