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Not all inventions are planned, some of the best things came out of total accidents! Join us today as we cover the accidental invention of Play-Doh, Velcro, and microwave ovens!

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"Modeling Putty Toy" Recipe
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Ingredients:
2 cups plain flour
1 cup salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
½ cup to 1 cup water
Food coloring
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Steps:
Combine flour and salt: In a large bowl, mix the plain flour and salt together.
Add wet ingredients: Gradually add water, food coloring, and cooking oil to the mixture.
Mix well: Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Knead the dough: Transfer the mixture to a clean surface and knead well until you achieve the desired consistency.
Enjoy: Your playdough is ready for playtime!

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SOURCES:

Play Doh

• https://www.kutol.com/kutols-story/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-Doh
• https://www.pgpedia.com/r/rainbow-crafts-company
• https://www.museumofplay.org/blog/the-history-of-play-doh-good-clean-fun/
• https://sunshinehouse.com/blog/7-benefits-of-playing-with-play-dough/#:~:text=It's%20calming%20for%20children,improve%20focus%2C%20and%20express%20emotions.

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Velcro

• https://www.velcro.com/original-thinking/our-timeline-of-innovation/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hook-and-loop_fastener
• https://time.com/archive/6916217/a-brief-history-of-velcro/

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Microwave

• https://www.kitchenaid.com/pinch-of-help/major-appliances/microwave-oven-history.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven

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