In 1943, a failed rubber experiment created a strange bouncing material that became Silly Putty

During WWII, a quest for synthetic rubber yielded an unexpected, bouncy material. James Wright's accidental discovery, a mix of boric acid and silicone oil, proved useless for military needs but captivated the public. This peculiar putty, capable of stretching, transferring ink, and high jumps, became a beloved 20th-century toy, proving scientific failures can lead to immense success.