This Month: Resourcefulness

Post-It Notes: The Value of Goo

Several years later, Art Fry, a 3M researcher and choir member, had trouble marking his hymnal with scraps of paper that refused to stay in place. It occurred to Fry that Silver’s adhesive might solve the problem. Thus, the Post-it Note was born. In a bold marketing move...full story (Login required)

Jan Matzeliger: How to Make Shoes

Despite working ten-hour days at the factory, having little money, and having no formal education beyond the English classes he took after immigrating, Matzeliger began building a lasting machine in his apartment. He collected scraps of wood, discarded cigar boxes, and pieces of wire to...full story (Login required)