Journey through history with “Time Tested,” where we spotlight iconic and unconventional inventors who have left their mark on the world. Explore fascinating stories of groundbreaking inventions and the brilliant minds behind them. From revolutionary creations to quirky contraptions, discover the enduring impact of these historical innovations.
Norman Stingley, a chemical engineer working for Bettis Rubber Co. in Whittier, California, in 1964, was experimenting in his spare time when he accidentally created a goopy, rubberlike substance and compressed it under 3,500 pounds of pressure. Before long, he had a dense, compact synthetic rubber ball with bounce that seemed otherworldly.
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