High Five Facts - Inventions

The video explores five fascinating invention stories. It begins with the Post-it Note, which originated from a failed adhesive experiment by Dr. Spencer Silver and was later popularized by Art Fry. Next, it covers the Frisbee's evolution from pie tins to a popular toy, thanks to Walter Morrison and Wham-O. The microwave oven's accidental discovery by Percy Spencer is also highlighted. The video then delves into the creation of bubble gum by Walter Diemer, who stumbled upon a unique formula. Finally, it discusses the development of erasable pens in the 1970s, which revolutionized writing by allowing mistakes to be easily corrected.

Who realized the potential of the weak adhesive that led to the creation of the Post-it note?

• Dr. Spencer Silva

• Art Frye

• Percy Spencer

• Walter Morrison

What was the original name given to the plastic version of the Frisbee?

• Pie Plate

• Flying Saucer

• Bubble Blower

• Radar Range

How was the microwave oven discovered?

• While developing a new type of gum

• By observing melted chocolate near radar equipment

• By creating a plastic toy

• Through a failed adhesive experiment

What was unique about the first batch of bubble gum created by Walter Dimmer?

• It was made of plastic

• It was less sticky and more elastic

• It could be erased

• It was blue

What makes erasable pens different from regular pens?

• They use permanent ink

• They use ink that can be erased by friction

• They are made of plastic

• They were invented in the 1930s