Which groundbreaking product was initially rejected by its inventor's own company because executives believed 'it would never sell' before becoming one of the most iconic office products of all time?

Throughout history, inventions and discoveries have revolutionized how we live, work, and play. Behind many of the products we now take for granted are fascinating stories of innovation, persistence, and sometimes pure accident. This trivia question focuses on a pivotal moment in product development history that changed consumer trends forever. Test your knowledge about the origins of famous products that shaped entire industries!

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Post-it Notes by 3M, which were created when Spencer Silver developed an adhesive that was too weak for its intended purpose
The Xerox photocopier, which was dismissed as unnecessary since carbon paper already existed
The ballpoint pen by Biro, which was considered inferior to fountain pens by the company's leadership
The paper clip by Gem Manufacturing, which was initially deemed too simplistic to patent or market successfully