... in 1956, Play-doh was invented by Noah and Joseph McVicker. Originally intended to be wallpaper cleaner, Play-doh is one of those "succesful failures" like chocolate chip cookies. It was only available in off-white to begin with and sold in 1 1/2 lb. cans. Later that year, three more colors were introduced; red, yellow and blue. Today, kids have a choice of colors ranging from Paradise Purple to Garden Green. According to Hasbro, the current owners of Play-doh, the formula of the original compound remains a trade secret.So play with some Play-doh today or go clean your wallpaper if you want to. Maybe try to make your own Play-doh and see if you can discover the secret recipe.
Thanks for the recipe link. I should make some for my son. He would love it!
ReplyDeleteHave you guys read "Mistakes that Worked?" A really fun book full of those kinds of inventions.
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