120: Play-Doh!

July 21, 2020 00:04:53
120: Play-Doh!
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120: Play-Doh!

Jul 21 2020 | 00:04:53

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Hosted By

Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

In 1930, the Kutol company came up with a putty to clean coal dust off of walls. Impending bankruptcy forced them to shift gears to find news ways of making a profit. A new company was formed and Play-Doh was born.

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Trace's Mom's Most Excellent Play dough recipe:

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