Did you know that Bubble Wrap turns 69 years old today? It was born in 1957 when two inventors created what they thought would become the next textured wallpaper craze. But with one look, Interior decorators gave Bubble textured Wallpaper three thumbs down (they didn’t like it). But that wasn’t the end of it. Three years later a packing clerk at IBM recognized Bubble Wrap’s potential as a packing material and a star was born. If this week has left you feeling isolated and shut in, just remember that Bubble Wrap is also a great stress reliever. The experts say every single minute spent popping Bubble Wrap is the equivalent of a 33 minute massage.
