2.1K views · 27 reactions | Tired of bitter coffee and messy grounds, Melitta Bentz made history in 1908. She invented the paper coffee filter using her son’s school paper and a brass pot. That small act sparked a global shift. With just 72 pfennigs, she launched a company that would become a household name. Today, Melitta filters are found in kitchens across more than 50 countries. | History Fact Zone | Facebook