We’ve all popped a few sheets of bubble wrap at one time or another, but what was it originally meant for? Bubble wrap was actually invented to be a 3-D wallpaper. Apparently no one liked the look becasue it never took off. But the guys who created the product still wanted to do something with it and quickly realized it might work well as packing material. The rest is history.
Now, throw your kids a few sheets of it next time they are getting on your nerves.
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