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Short Answer: 3M Scientists Dr. Spencer Silver and Arthur Fry.
Long(er) Story: The invention of sticky notes is a two-part story that, like many great inventions, starts with an absolute accident.
In 1968, 3M scientist Dr. Spencer Silver was trying to formulate a super-strong adhesive when he serendipitously stumbled onto a "low tack" repositionable formula. While Dr. Silver found no immediately use for the substance, he at least had the foresight to patent his discovery. Patent 3691140 for "Acrylate Copolymer Microspheres" was issued on March 9, 1970.
Silver thought of many uses for this new adhesive, but no one at 3M could find a marketable use for the stuff. That is, until Arthur Fry, another scientist at 3M, watched a presentation Dr. Silver made about the substance in 1973.
Legend has it that Fry found a use for Silver's glue after struggling to keep the pages of his church hymnal properly bookmarked. Frustrated at the slipping sheets of paper, he realized that if the adhesive could be applied to the back of paper his problems would be solved.
Working with a sample of Silver's adhesive concoction, Fry continually experimented with different ways of coating the backs of paper - eventually settling on coating only one edge. Demand for samples of the removable note papers grew within the company, and 3M finally agreed to market the product.
3M's Post-It Note, the original sticky note, was released to the public April 6, 1980.
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Who was the first person to have his face on a US dollar bill?
If you're referring to any denomination and not just $1 bills, the first federally-issued bills featured two different individuals: $5 Demand Notes of 1861 carried a portrait of Alexander Hamilton. $10 Demand Notes had a picture of Abraham Lincoln. $20 Demand Notes had images of allegorical figures rather than actual persons
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What year was the 100 dollar bill made?
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When did the US 5 dollar bill come out?
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What is the value of a 1913 federal reserve note?
Priceless. The first Federal Reserve Notes were printed in 1914.
When was Yellow Sticky Notes created?
Yellow Sticky Notes was created in 2007.
What is the duration of Yellow Sticky Notes?
The duration of Yellow Sticky Notes is 360.0 seconds.
When did Spencer Silver invent Post-It notes?
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What are the dimensions of a sticky note?
Some sticky notes are 3 inches by 3 inches. The sizes of these notes vary.
How do you download windows 7 sticky notes?
"Sticky" is supposed to be a part of Windows 7. Please check Start-> All Programs -> Accessories -> Sticky Notes.
Which is the best sticky note app?
7 Sticky Notes is the best sticky note app.
What actors and actresses appeared in Sticky Notes - 2008?
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What Makes Sticky Notes the Ultimate Tool for Visual Thinkers?
Sticky notes are a great way to stay organized, jot down ideas, and remember important information. But with so many options out there, it can be difficult to choose the best sticky notes for your needs. Here’s a guide to help you select the right sticky notes for you:
What do you do when this girl passed a sticky note to other girl about you?
Tell the girl if those sticky notes are about you. If she lies ask the person she is sending them to, Tell a teacher if there about you. Good Luck with this girl.
Are sticky notes recyclable?
yes they are!
What is the best hokliday gift you can give without spending money?
get a jar and fill it with sticky notes about what u like about the person
What are the release dates for Sticky Notes - 2008?
Sticky Notes - 2008 was released on: USA: 2 December 2008 (Zero Film Festival)
