Part of a 1949 ad for Scotch tape, which was billed as a "thrifty" way to make repairs around the home. Jussi/Flickr CC. Depending on who you ask, Scotch tape was first marketed on this day either ...

All becoming clear: Port Blandford artist creates portraits from Scotch tape 'They're very light-contingent, and that's sort of like people,' says Leslie Sasaki.