Play-Doh Was Originally Soap?! | The Accidental Toy Story

Before Play-Doh became a colorful childhood staple, it was used to clean soot off wallpaper.

In this episode of Believe It or Not!, Bryan explores the incredible accidental invention story behind one of the world’s most beloved creative toys.

From struggling soap company to global toy sensation, this episode covers:

• The history of wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s
• How a classroom discovery saved a company
• The 1956 toy launch
• Why Play-Doh’s scent is trademarked
• How billions of cans have shaped childhood creativity

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Because sometimes the truth is weirder than fiction.