Post-It Notes
1995
Spencer Silver worked in 3M's research division, analyzing and developing adhesives in hopes of developing a very strong adhesive substance. Along the way, he invented a material that could stick to objects but could be easily taken off. He tried for several years to find a use for it, but couldn't get anyone interested in it. Arthur Fry, another member of the 3M staff, sang in his church's choir and was frustrated by the way his bookmarks kept falling out of place in his hymnal. Fry remembered Silver's adhesive, applied it to paper, and voila! Post-it notes were born.
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