In 1902, five businessmen from Two Harbors, Minn., started 3M (NYSE:MMM), originally called Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing.
The original intent was to mine a mineral deposit, but when it produced nothing, the founders instead refocused on a new product called sandpaper.
Since then, 3M has been a source of incredible innovation. Just some of the company’s breakthroughs include Scotch tape, videotape, the overhead projector and of course, Post-it Notes.
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