Silly Putty: A Successful Failure

What was Dr. James Wright originally trying to create when he accidentally invented Silly Putty?

• A new type of glue

• A children's toy

• Synthetic rubber

• A new type of plastic

Why was Nutty Putty initially considered a failure?

• It was not suitable for its intended use

• It was too difficult to manufacture

• It was too expensive to produce

• It was toxic and unsafe

What was one of the main reasons children were not initially interested in buying Nutty Putty?

• It was too heavy

• It was too sticky

• It was not colorful enough

• It was too expensive

How did Peter Hodgson make Silly Putty more appealing to children?

• By lowering the price

• By packaging it in a plastic Easter egg

• By changing its color

• By making it glow in the dark

What unique use did NASA astronauts find for Silly Putty during the Apollo 8 mission?

• To entertain themselves

• To hold down objects in zero gravity

• To repair equipment

• To seal air leaks