WONDER #1888: How Does Silly String Work?

Question 1 of 3

A patent for Silly String was first filed in the United States in which year?

1. 1776
2. 1861
3. 1972
4. 2009

Question 2 of 3

About 75% of the liquid inside a can of Silly String is what?

1. resin
2. polymer
3. propellant
4. plastic

Question 3 of 3

The military uses Silly String to help identify the presence of what?

1. airplanes
2. tanks
3. dogs
4. trip wires

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