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What do World War II, the Sunday Comics, and the Moon have in common? They were all associated with a "useless" substance originally called Nutty Putty. In 1943, the US was desperate for a rubber substitute. What they got instead was a squishy, bouncy goo that couldn't make a tire but could definitely make kids (and their parents) smile. Inside this video: The Science: How silicone oil and boric acid created a "brittle" but "fluid" polymer. If you love vintage toys and mid-century history, make sure to hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more madcap merriment! The Business: How a 1950 New Yorker article turned a failing product into a 10,000-unit-a-month sensation. The Legacy: From cleaning typewriter keys to helping astronauts in space. If you'd like to further support my work, here's my buy me a coffee link: https://coff.ee/philipmershon For more Mid Century Vault adventures, just go here: https://www.youtube.com/user/philipmershon New episodes release every Friday and Sunday. Please watch videos to the end, this really helps as much as liking and commenting, which, of course, helps like crazy, thanks! #themidcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia #sillyputty