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 ...

Ah, Halloween: a time for mischief-making! While your light vandalism might seem like it's all in good fun, if you're caught using Silly String in Hollywood, your lil' prank will set you back a cool ...

Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S. Forest Service managers in the drought-stricken Southwest are urging people to swap ...

Madison Elementary School teacher Erin Casper gets silly stringed by a student at Madison Elementary on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Tyler Bennett) PARKERSBURG — After completing the online ...

Fireworks have long been a source of joy for Americans, lighting up the night sky across hundreds of cities around the Fourth of July. They have also been a source of injuries and concern. According ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Smokey Bear said it ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S. Forest Service managers in the drought-stricken Southwest ...