What was the intended use for Bubble Wrap when it was invented in 1957?

What was the intended use for Bubble Wrap when it was invented in 1957?

Carpet padding
Wallpaper
Insulation
Food storage

Bubble Wrap’s original purpose was far from what we use the product for today. Bubble wrap was originally meant to cover your wall – not for safety, but for style. That’s right: it was originally meant to be a wallpaper. In 1957 two inventors named Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes were attempting to create a three-dimensional plastic wallpaper. Although the idea was a failure, they found that what they did make could be used as packing material. Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day is celebrated on the last Monday each January.

Correct Answer: Wallpaper

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