Truth 28There Truly Is No Such Thing As a Stupid Idea
Dr. Spence Silver is probably one of the most famous inventors you've never heard of. His invention ultimately became the basis of one of the best-selling and most popular products in history. Yet after creating his invention, it took years of seminars, corporate evangelism, and an innovative colleague by the name of Art Fry to finally find a use for it. The invention? The glue used for Post-it Notes.
In 1969, Dr. Silver created a highly unusual adhesive that wouldn't dissolve and couldn't be melted. Because of its properties, the adhesive did not stick very strongly when coated onto tape backings. Dr. Silver knew he was on to something, but he couldn't find a marketable use for it. Art Fry, ...
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