Edwin Binney, a passionate inventor and entrepreneur, created the iconic Crayola crayons in 1903, driven by his love of color and his desire to make art accessible to everyone. With the help of his wife Alice, Binney developed a formula for the crayons that was non-toxic, durable, and affordable, revolutionizing the way children created and expressed themselves. His company, Binney and Smith, went on to become a leading manufacturer of art supplies, and the Crayola crayon remains one of the most recognizable and beloved brands in America.
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