A brief history of the Band-Aid, from boy scouts to Bob Geldof

They are a staple of most household cupboards — but Band-Aid sales were once so bad, the company that made them had to give them away for free.

In 1984 charity hit the charts: Do They Know It's Christmas?

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11 Fun Facts About Band Aids

Bob Geldof reveals Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas' drives

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