The Intended Use For These Everyday Items You Never Thought Of

Published on July 14, 2020
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Bubble Wrap Wallpaper

We’re all familiar with bubble wrap and just how fun it is to pop. We all know that it is used to wrap things with in order to protect them from breaking. It’s especially useful when you’re moving and want to pack up delicate items.

Bubble Wrap Wallpaper

Bubble Wrap Wallpaper

Did you know that bubble wrap was originally meant to be wallpaper? The creators of bubble wrap Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding wanted to create a texture wallpaper. When BMI wrapped their computers in the material in 1959, its best and commonly used purpose was born.

Slick Slinky

Many of us played with a slinky when we were growing up, as it is one of the most beloved toys of all time. You might not know that it was not originally invented as a toy at all, however.

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Slick Slinky 

Slick Slinky

Richard James invented the slinky in order to stabilize devices on ships that are traveling on choppy waters. He realized its toy potential when he accidentally knocked it off of a shelf and saw the slinky “walking” across his desk.