In 1861, confectioner William Schrafft looked at a jar of jelly and said to himself: let’s shape that like a bean. Lore says he created his jelly bean to send to soldiers fighting in the American Civil War. In 1905, the jelly bean made its first appearance in a Chicago newspaper as a “fad and…
Did you know that there is robotic slime? It’s groundbreaking, and it was just invented last year by a team of scientists led by Li Zhang in Hong Kong. Scientists and researchers across the globe are fascinated by this robotic, magnetic slime which can crawl into crevices and grab things or fix broken circuits. It’s…
Slime, the stretchy and squishy substance that’s taking the world by storm, is more than just a fun toy. It’s a mood booster, a stress reliever, and a source of endless entertainment. Here are some reasons why you need slime in your life: Stress Relief: Squishing and stretching slime is a great way to relieve…
I wanted to get some inspiration for this blog, so I decided to cruise around Google for information about the origin of Valentine’s Day. And. I. Am. Horrified. Hold on to your cherubs because you’re in for a wild ride. Apparently, according to NPR, while no one can directly pinpoint the exact origin of Valentine’s…
Have you ever seen a natural borax crystal? They are purely magical. White as snow, the crystal looks like something out of a Disney film. Borax falls into a salt family, but I definitely wouldn’t eat it. Borax dissolves into water, but it’s often available in a granular form. It’s also a key ingredient in…
The 80s brought us so many iconic movies, songs, and moments in history. The 80s was a time when shoulder pads were cool and bands were categorized by their hair. It also brought us some of the greatest cinematic slimeballs. We’ve ranked our favorite five for your enjoyment: Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber from Die…
It’s New Year’s Day, and you can’t really move forward until you’ve stopped to take a look at the past, or as we like to say here– go Retro. It’s 2023, and here’s a look at the last 100 years. 100 years ago– In 1923, President Warren G. Harding unexpectedly died of cardiac arrest, giving…
I’ve been thinking a lot about Christmas Cheer. Life hasn’t exactly been a box of chocolates for a lot of folks. Since 2020, there’s been a lot of turmoil in the world. Personally, I’ve had a year full of worry about what the future will bring. Looking back on the past, there’ve been a lot…
Glue is a primary ingredient in slime. I don’t think I need to speak at length about how wonderful glue is and its many uses. Glue is especially cool because it oozes and stretches, which makes it great for securing joints together or getting into odd places. Glue was discovered 200,000 years ago. Neanderthals made…
I can’t tell if the day my brother was born was the worst day of my mother’s life or the best. Her water broke at Nordstrom’s semi-annual sale, and she didn’t even notice. Nothing could stop my mom from a good sale. She used to hide her shopping bags in the trunk of her car…
