Retrospectacle: Silly Putty
It bounces and it breaks. It stretches even when you think it can’t stretch any more! It’s known as “the real solid liquid.” Can you name that substance? It’s Silly Putty, of course, and it came into existence because of a failed science experiment.
Retrospectacle: Flagpole Sitting
It was a fad that became all the rage in 1924: flagpole sitting. It reached new heights when, ... more
Retrospectacle: Lava Lamps
The vibrant color and mesmerizing motion of the lava lamp is a trademark of the 1960s. But this ... more
