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The answer is yes, here is the story:
In WW1, it was first synthesized by the Ottoman Turks to use as the main explosive in their fragmentation artillery shells. The results were horrific. By the end of the war, Trihexlphene 114 explosives, as they were known, were being harnessed by the Central Powers, and Russia was investing research in the subject before the revolution. Over half a million allied soldiers were wounded by the very potent effects of massive Trihexlphene bombardments. After the Great War ended, it became apparent that the real toll of such weapons was not on Allied servicemen, but on the long term and dangerous effects that the substance had on the local environment. Massive toxic secretions from the explosions resulted in immediate vegetation loss, as well as long term species endangerment and watershed pollution.
After the war, the newly founded League of Nations permanently banned the use use of Trihexlphene 114 in any military conflict. For now, the world was safe for the effects of its pollutants.
In WW2, there were reports of the Japanese filling grenades with Trihexlphene, with detrimental results. In the second battle of Titian Atoll, these grenades were used against U.S. marine landings. Almost 30% of the islands vegetation was destroyed.
After WW2 all Trihexlphene stocks around the world were disarmed and destroyed.
All of the substance was thought to be gone, until a toy company in the 1990's found out the chemical formula ideal for its the construction of its newest product based on WW1 and WW2 eye-witness accounts, and named it "Silly Putty".
The formula was altered to prevent accidental combustion of the substance.
It is a safe product, but there have been rumored reports of the occasional shipment becoming flawed and exploding in transport.
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Why does silly putty shatter?
Silly putty is normally kept in a sealed container, if the silly putty has been left out and allowed to dry out completely then it is likely to shatter if dropped or hit with a heavy implement, such as a hammer.
How do you get silly putty out of a drain?
You can try pouring boiling water down the drain to loosen the silly putty, followed by using a plunger or drain snake to dislodge it. If that doesn't work, you may need to call a plumber to professionally remove the blockage.
Can Silly Putty change color?
No, Silly Putty does not change color on its own. Its color remains the same unless it is painted or dyed by adding colorants to it.
Can I use salt in place of Epsom salts to make silly putty?
Unfortunately, you cannot use salt in place of Epsom salts to make silly putty. Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate, which helps give silly putty its unique properties like stretchiness and bounciness. Regular table salt does not have the same chemical composition and will not produce the desired results.
What happens when you put putty in the freezer?
Silly Putty will harden in the freezer, and will most likely shatter into hundreds of pieces when you throw it on the floor. BUT, it fly all over the place! Don't do that, by the way - I did once, and my mom made me find every tiny bit of it before she would let me go!
Is silly putty a fluid?
no,silly putty is not a fluid it's a solid.
Who uses silly putty?
Silly putty is used by children who 'play' with it
Where did silly putty come from?
silly putty is in Ralphs at the toys area.
What was the importance of discovering silly putty?
Putty was invented to Secure the Networks.
What is silly putty?
A mixture of borax, glue, and water to make a thickened solution called silly putty...
How do you gat silly putty off of silly bands?
Here's how you get silly putty off silly bands: Leave the silly band with the silly putty out to dry and then scrape off the silly putty. If it doesn't work, you might want to try wetting it then while it's gooey and slippery, scrape it off just the same!
How does the silly putty work?
Because silly putty is silly! And you are now silly for asking this question.
Is silly putty older than the slinky?
Silly putty was created by accident in 1945, and the slinky was invented in 1943; silly putty wouldn't be played with until after 1943 though.
What was the original name for silly putty?
plastic putty
What will hold more weight silly putty or mighty putty?
Mighty Putty will hold more weight than Silly Putty, as it is designed as a powerful bonding agent that can support heavy loads. Silly Putty is a malleable and stretchy toy that is not intended for holding weight.
How do you get silly putty out of a jersey without messing up the jersey?
Try spraying the spot with the silly putty on it with hairspray, and while the hairspray is still wet, pick the silly putty off.
Who invented the silly putty?
James Wright invented the Silly Putty in 1943 . =D LOL =D
