The invention of Silly String was a complete accident that nearly didn't happen. In 1972, inventor Leonard A. Fish and chemist Robert P. Cox set out to create an aerosol spray that would act as an ...

Silly string seems to have lost some of its popularity in the past few years, but that might be just from my perspective. It’s kind of a kid-centric toy, as getting covered in stinky foam isn’t the ...

A Silly String prohibition sign in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. (David McNew/AFP via Getty Images) To hear police and locals tell it, Halloween in Hollywood two decades ago was out of ...

Who didn't have a blast with Silly String growing up? Even as adults, it can be a blast at parties and fun to enjoy with your kids, nieces, and nephews. It truly is silly and makes you smile and laugh ...

To hear police and locals tell it, Halloween in Hollywood two decades ago was out of control, with revelers routinely spraying and damaging property with a product deemed such a menace it has since ...