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Silly String was almost a medical product

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Spraying toxic-smelling neon foam all over a birthday cake was supposed to be a legitimate medical application. It was originally engineered to instantly cast broken bones, but the formula proved significantly better at ruining upholstery.

Silly String was almost a medical product
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