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In 1957, Alfred W. Fielding and Marc Chavannes were trying to create a new kind of textured wallpaper by attaching two plastic sheets together, but pockets of air got stuck in between.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"It was a ride where you're trying to be professional," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“So rather than trying to recreate that ourselves, it made a lot of sense to bring them in, support what they’re doing and help them scale,” she added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Now the Bruins are trying to win before their seniors graduate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Okay. I’ve been trying not to think about it too much,” I say.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam