How Was Silly Putty Invented?

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How was Silly Putty invented? “During world war II scientists were working together to try to find a cheap replacement for rubber because supplies were limited.” (www.kidsdiscover.com) While trying different formulas James wright accidentally dropped boric acid into oil which made a failed experiment that was later known as Silly Putty. James wright did not attend to make silly putty as declared before his main reason for accidentally dropping boric acid was to find an alternative to

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