Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Liquid Paper
Nov 23, 2022
Discover the captivating origin story of Liquid Paper, born from a determined mother's desire to overcome typing mishaps. Learn how her innovative idea transformed into a multimillion-dollar empire, fueled by personal and professional growth. Explore the innovative approaches to employee welfare and women's empowerment championed by the founder. Plus, find out why this nostalgic correction product is making a comeback, especially during the pandemic, alongside some heartfelt anecdotes and tributes to influential figures in music.
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Liquid Paper Origin
- Betty Nesmith Graham, Mike Nesmith's mother, invented Liquid Paper.
- She initially called it "Mistake Out."
Betty's Motivation
- Betty was a single mother working as a typist.
- She invented Liquid Paper to fix typing errors made by new carbon ribbons.
The Problem and Solution
- Retyping entire pages due to a single typo was a common problem for typists.
- Betty's Mistake Out was a solution to this issue.