Silly Putty
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It was pink and soft, with a satin edge and an oval stain caused by a regrettable interaction with Silly Putty.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
"Is rift formation more like glass breaking or like Silly Putty being pulled apart? That was the question," Olinger said.
From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024
She also started playing with Silly Putty again, noting she felt comforted by the bouncy rubbery stuff that changes colors.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2022
The 1950s also saw the release of Silly Putty in 1950, after its invention in 1943, according to Crayola.
From Fox News • Dec. 10, 2021
Bo blows bubbles into the Silly Putty and uses it to strip the ink from his owner’s manual while I weigh the Slinky, letting it slide back and forth in my hands, like Jake.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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