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Post-it notes

I don't think I could live without Post-it notes! My office flutters in the wind, some days.

In 1968 researchers at 3M created a repositionable adhesive, but they didn't have a commercial use for it. In 1974, another researcher developed the adhesive into a product called "Press & Peel," to be used as a bookmark.
In 1979 the product is test marketed in eleven western states, and in 1980 they make "Post-it Notes" available nationally.

3M has expanded their line this year with Post-it Super Sticky Notes, which will stick to virtually any horizontal or vertical surface.

Can't you see it? DH, put away your brush. DH, take the dog out. DH, did you take the garbage out. DH, cut up the downed willow on the front lawn. DH, do the dishes. DH....our anniversary is coming....

Comments (8)

Intriguing. Depending where you are from, some call them "sticky notes", others just call them "post-its".

"will stick to virtually any horizontal or vertical surface." I am going to have such fun with those. In about ten years, when they are available in ehduhmonton.

Considering the fact that I have insomnia, most of my miserable nights, I LIVE for post it notes~~~ that is how I tell DH exactly what he is suppose to accomplish that day, outside of work, what he needs to bring home before the end of a work day and after.......LORD I love Post It Notes!!! There are some days that DH loves them as well when I leave a message for nothing than simply ~ I lv U!!!

LOL I can picture them notes all over... I like them too. I tried the 'post it' notes for the pc before too... pretty cool!

Pob:

This iventions has saved my life since my memory clapped out several years ago. And one more thing...damn...what was I going to say?

...gotta lurve post-its :^)...

Essay.....would you care to be more specific?? Maybe it would be worth supplying you with the Super Stick Post Its!

Jamie....sweet.....Does he save them?

Thanks, Des....I forgot I have that software! *G*

Poor Pob.....I'll send you an extra packet, hon!

Izzy:

Before the MacOS added a sticky-note (post-it) function I used to have those things all over my computer and desk. They can be a real lifesaver.

I think it would be pretty cool to be the guy/woman who could say that they developed the post-it note. Talk about contributing something important to the world. ;-)

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