Post-it Notes

Cross-Pollination: - Dr. Spencer Silver, a 3M scientist, was trying to develop a strong adhesive for use in the aerospace industry. - Meanwhile, another 3M scientist, Art Fry, was looking for a way to mark pages in his hymnal without damaging the book.

Serendipity: - Silver and Fry met by chance, and Fry discovered Silver's weak, pressure-sensitive adhesive. - Fry realized that this adhesive could be used to create small, removable notes.

Unexpected Innovation: - Post-it Notes were born, revolutionizing the way people communicate, organize, and create.

By combining cross-pollination (the intersection of different disciplines and ideas) with serendipity (the occurrence of unexpected events), we can create an environment conducive to unexpected innovation.