# The Accidental Birth of Post-it Notes | Minneapolis News

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-07-04T04:46:15+00:00
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From a failed adhesive experiment to a choir singer’s lifesaver, the Post-it Note’s journey is pure innovation magic. Spencer Silver’s accidental low-tack glue became Art Fry’s perfect bookmark solution—leading to a global phenomenon. Launched in 1980, 3M now sells nearly 100 billion notes yearly, proving that sometimes the best ideas come from letting go. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/330b823a82653cbb

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