Surprising Silly String History

We’re getting silly and stringing you along with fun information about how silly string works. (You know, that party string that parents loathe and kids love?)In this fun Parent Busters podcast episode, we’ll cover fun silly string facts like:What is silly string spray? (aka: party string, string in a can, aerosol string, crazy string, party streamer spray...)When was Silly String invented?When did silly string come out?How silly string is made?What's silly string made of?What was Silly String originally used for?  /  What was silly string originally made for?How far does silly string shoot?How long does silly string last once sprayed?Is silly string safe?How did silly string help the military? (And was silly string used in Iraq?)How to get silly string out of clothing? (Does Silly String stain?)Is Silly String illegal in the UK? Is there a Silly String law?Is silly string vandalism?Is silly string banned in California on halloween? Why is silly string illegal in Alabama?Why is silly string banned in Connecticut?What do I need to know about Silly String on cars? / What does silly string do to a car?What are some pranks with silly string?How poisonous is Silly String?Why does silly string smell bad?Can silly string kill dogs?Is silly string toxic?Will silly string dissolve in the environment?About silly string removal…Does Silly String still exist?Is Silly String for sale? (And, why can’t I find Silly String in store???)What to use instead of silly string…& MORE!ALSO: GRAB OUR FREE BUSTER DEDUCTION SHEET TO USE WITH THE EPISODE & HEAD OVER TO PARENTBUSTERS.COM TO GET MORE LEARNING AFTER LISTENING IDEAS FOR THIS TOPIC & FUN KIDS' LEARNING IDEAS FOR ALL OUR PODCAST EPISODES*ALL SOURCES, RESOURCES, & INFO USED IN THIS EPISODE ARE LISTED IN THE EPISODE POST ON PARENTBUSTERS.COM. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO VISIT THE SITES AND CONTINUE LEARNING AFTER LISTENING!Support the showGrab your free Buster Deduction sheet for kids!Check out how your can support our LISTEN FOR CAUSE to help us give back to others! INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK *All resources and references used in researching this podcast episode are found on the corresponding episode post on ParentBusters.com.