A Q-tip, commonly known as a cotton swab, is a small stick with a wad of cotton at one or both ends. Invented in 1923 by Polish-American Leo Gerstenzang, the product was initially called "Baby Gays" b...

A cotton-tipped applicator is a simple tool consisting of a small stick with cotton wrapped around one end. Although many people recognize it as a common household item, the uses of a cotton-tipped ap...