Bubble wrap was originally invented as textured wallpaper in 1957 before finding its true calling as a packaging material.
Fact #11145
👍 0 · 👎 0
More Technology Facts
A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time — 1/100th of a second in computing.
Fact #3806 · Technology
Bluetooth is named after Harald Bluetooth, a 10th-century Danish king — the logo combines his initials in runic letters.
Fact #3798 · Technology
People often hear their phone vibrate when it didn't.
Fact #3049 · Technology
The credit card simplified cashless transactions.
Fact #1591 · Technology
The fax machine was invented before the telephone.
Fact #3472 · Technology
The first computer virus was created in 1983 as an experiment — it spread via floppy disks and was called 'Elk Cloner.'
Fact #3613 · Technology
Nintendo was founded in 1889 — originally as a playing card company.
Fact #3380 · Technology
The washing machine automated clothing cleaning.
Fact #1589 · Technology
Want more facts?
We have over 11,491 facts across 15 categories.