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Silly Putty is one of the top-selling children’s toys of all time. However, the ooey-gooey substance isn’t just for kids. Here are 15 facts about Silly Putty that prove it’s a true product of American ...

Among the usual paper clips and pencils cluttering the desk of textile-plant engineer Jeff Kivert of Whitehall Township is a new necessity: 50 pounds of Silly Putty. The allure of such a wad is ...