Chapter
The Story of Liquid Paper
02:03 - 07:37 (05:34)
The story of how a woman working from her house created the now-ubiquitous correction fluid Liquid Paper, originally called "Mistake Out," which eventually became a multimillion dollar business.
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Bette Nesmith Graham created Liquid Paper, which was originally called "Mistake Out".
02:03 - 03:25 (01:22)
Summary
Bette Nesmith Graham created Liquid Paper, which was originally called "Mistake Out". The correction fluid was a gamechanger for typists who used manual typewriters and frequently made mistakes, allowing for a more efficient and effective correction process.
ChapterThe Story of Liquid Paper
EpisodeShort Stuff: Liquid Paper
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Bette Nesmith Graham, a former typist and single mother in the 1950s, invented "Liquid Paper" to fix her mistakes while typing.
03:25 - 04:38 (01:13)
Summary
Bette Nesmith Graham, a former typist and single mother in the 1950s, invented "Liquid Paper" to fix her mistakes while typing. With the help of a paint company employee and a high school chemistry teacher, she turned her idea into a multimillion-dollar business.
ChapterThe Story of Liquid Paper
EpisodeShort Stuff: Liquid Paper
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast episode covers various topics such as bizarre sexual habits, unconventional ways of making money, and unusual dance styles.
04:39 - 07:37 (02:58)
Summary
This podcast episode covers various topics such as bizarre sexual habits, unconventional ways of making money, and unusual dance styles. It also features a woman who started a business by collecting rare bottles, but struggled to profit until quitting her bank job.