+232 Your were shocked when you found out Silly Putty was "discovered" as the residue left behind after the first latex condoms were produced. amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

LOL! My mind is blown!

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Is it just your mind that's blown?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

*shock is now taking effect*

by Anonymous 12 years ago

My childhood seems so weird now

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I never knew that O__o Well, that kinda changes things Or not I'm so confused ;_;

by Anonymous 12 years ago

It's an internet rumor that has no real sources or further elaboration to date. I'd say it's safe to call this bullshit. I'm pretty sure silly putty was just the by-product of some kind of rubber substitute the US was experimenting with for boots and such during WWII.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

You're right. Silly Putty was created by accident during WWII. Besides, I don't think people realize that condoms are made out of latex, whereas Silly Putty is silicone (or a silicone-based substance).

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Wikipedia knows all: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_Putty

by Anonymous 12 years ago

During WWII, plastic was rationed heavily, but the military still needed more, so scientists worked to create a plastic subsititute. http://www.gereports.com/the-amazing-origin-of-silly-putty/

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I've also heard that silly putty was discovered by a scientist who was looking for a durable plaster-like material for repairing tanks while on the battlefield. So this post is probably bullshit, seems by the comments it was definitely discovered during world war 2 during experiments.

by Anonymous 12 years ago