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.
13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on February ... more
Retrospectacle: Rubik's Cube
It’s a toy that is at the same time simple and complex. The six-sided, twisting puzzle known ... more
