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3M Companies (KNSI) – The man who helped invent Post-It notes has died. In 1968, 3M employee Spencer Silver came up with the idea of an adhesive that was strong enough to hold paper together but could be removed, and stick again, but not damage the paper. Another 3M worker, Art Fry, developed what would later become known to the world as Post-It Notes in 1974. His main objective was to prevent paper bookmarks from falling out of his hymnal while he sang at church. Silver retired from 3M in 19...

By Don Haney May 13, 2021 | 11:15 AM ST. PAUL, Minn – Spencer Silver, the inventor of the adhesive that would later become an integral part of 3M’s Post-it Notes, died Saturday, May 8, at his home in St. Paul. He was 80. Silver was working on adhesives in a 3M lab in 1968 when he discovered an unusual formulation that didn’t act like other adhesives. The new adhesive was strong enough to hold paper together but could also be removed and would stick again, repeatedly without damagi...

The family's obituary says Spencer Silver died May 8 at age 80 at his home in Minnesota.

Spencer Silver was working in a company lab in 1968 when he discovered a unique adhesive formula Author: Associated Press Updated: 2:56 PM EDT May 13, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. — Editors note: The video above was published October 2018. The inventor of the adhesive used on one of 3Ms best-known products, the Post-it Note, has died, according to the company and his published obituary. Spencer Silver was 80 and died May 8 at his home, the familys obituary said. Silver...

Spencer Silver, an Inventor of Post-it Notes, Is Dead at 80 He created the adhesive that lets the small, square notes stick to surfaces. They became one of the most ubiquitous office products ever conceived. Spencer Silver, left, was a chemist at 3M when he created the adhesive that lets Post-it Notes adhere to surfaces as easily as they’re peeled off. His 3M colleague Art Fry, top right, figured how to use it to create the office pad.Credit...via 3M Published May 13, 2021Updated May 14, 2021...

The family's obituary says Spencer Silver died May 8 at age 80 at his home in Minnesota.

Spencer Silver was working in a company lab in 1968 when he discovered a unique adhesive formula Author: Associated Press Updated: 2:56 PM EDT May 13, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. — Editors note: The video above was published October 2018. The inventor of the adhesive used on one of 3Ms best-known products, the Post-it Note, has died, according to the company and his published obituary. Spencer Silver was 80 and died May 8 at his home, the familys obituary said. Silver...

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Where To Score Teacher Appreciation Deals In Boise After a full year of dealing with various levels of masks and Zooms, teachers need some love!  Its Teacher Appreciation Week, and there are several Boise spots with freebies and deals. Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 3rd through 7th, and in addition to piles of gives from grateful students, teachers can run out and score some deals on their own. We usually give gift cards to the teachers that have worked so hard to keep my kids on track all...

UpdatedFri, Apr 30, 2021 at 9:00 am ET Reply Inspired by Little Free Libraries, Allegra Jabo and her family created a puzzle library in the enclosed entryway at the front of their house in the Douglas Park community. (Courtesy of Allegra Jabo) ARLINGTON, VA — Jigsaw puzzles soared in popularity starting last spring when families were stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Puzzle makers began to see their sales skyrocket as people tried to reduce anxiety from the pandemic by spending time...