James Ward has an unusual attachment to paper clips. And when he sees one, he sees "a piece of art, but it's also a piece of useful art." And like any serious art appreciator, he is also a collector.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X A paper clip is a small thing. However, that mundane object has come to mean much more for ...

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Lake Alfred, Florida -- During World War II, Norway used paper clips to protest Nazi Germany's invasions and conquests. Well, here in the Bay area one middle school class is using the paper clip to ...

The paper clip is a staple of office culture. They perform a necessary office function--keeping papers together on a temporary basis--that few if any other products can do so effectively and cheaply.