What invention was initially intended to serve as wallpaper?
Kevlar
AstroTurf
Bubble Wrap
Aluminum Foil
Fact: Bubble Wrap, now famous for protecting fragile items (and for being a stress-relieving toy to pop), was originally invented in 1957 by Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes as a type of textured wallpaper. The inventors sealed two shower curtains together, trapping air bubbles between them to create a padded, futuristic wall covering. As you might guess, it didn’t catch on. However, the material’s potential was soon realized when it proved to be an ideal solution for protecting fragile items, ultimately evolving into the iconic Bubble Wrap we know today.
Correct Answer: Bubble Wrap