Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today.
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Mid Century Living
071 - 3 Accidental Mid Century Inventions
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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Weekly Catch Up ends at 8:00
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SHOW NOTES:
"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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven
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