Bubble wrap was invented in 1957 by two engineers, Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding. They knew they had something special, but they weren’t sure of the proper application. They first tried selling it as wallpaper, then as insulation for greenhouses. Four years later, IBM purchased it to protect their electronic equipment during shipping, and the creators finally understood the bubble wrap potential.
Spirit 95 Radio, a station in Bloomington, Indiana, received a shipment of microphones sealed in bubble wrap. They unwittingly unwrapped the mics on air on morning and received adoring messaging from their audience. This is how Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day came to be celebrated.
Music Du Jour: Bubble Wrap Popping
Films Du Jour:
Bubble Wrap (2010) short
VeggieTales⦁ : Bubble Rap (2012)
Rekt⦁ episode with Bubble Wrap and an egg
Bubble Wrap Sumo Wrestling – Geekify Guys
⦁ Winter Camping In ⦁ Bubble Wrap Shelter with Steve Wallis
Miscellaneous:
⦁ A survey conducted by Sealed Air found that a minute of popping Bubble Wrap can relieve as much stress as 33-minutes of back massage
⦁ Bubble Wrap popping app on ⦁ GooglePlay and for ⦁ iPhone
175 square feet Bubble Wrap from Amazon
Kid crafts using Bubble Wrap
Snacks du Jour: Bubble Wrap Honeycomb Cake by Tasty
Cocktail Du Jour – Taro Mezcal Boba
Recipe from Boba-master Elton Keung:
⦁ 1.5 oz Mezcal
⦁ 2.5 oz ⦁ Taro Powder
⦁ 1.5 oz ⦁ Non-Dairy Creamer
⦁ 0.75 oz ⦁ Cane Sugar
⦁ 1 oz hot water
⦁ 20-25 ⦁ Tapioca balls
Add taro, creamer, and sugar to a cocktail shaker. Add hot water and stir thoroughly. Add mezcal and ice, then shake for 30 seconds. Place Tapioca balls at the bottom of a large highball glass and fill with ice. Strain the mixer from the shaker into the glass. Insert boba straw.
Mocktail Du Jour – Taro Mescal Boba Mocktail
⦁ 1.5 oz ⦁ Escape Nonalcoholic Mezcal
⦁ 2.5 oz ⦁ Taro Powder
⦁ 1.5 oz ⦁ Non-Dairy Creamer
⦁ 0.75 oz ⦁ Cane Sugar
⦁ 1 oz hot water
⦁ 20-25 ⦁ Tapioca balls
Add taro, creamer, and sugar to a cocktail shaker. Add hot water and stir thoroughly. Add nonalcoholic mezcal and ice, then shake for 30 seconds. Place Tapioca balls at the bottom of a large highball glass and fill with ice. Strain the mixer from the shaker into the glass. Insert boba straw.
Beer Du Jour
Try a bubbly Saison
Wine Du Jour
Sparkling wine/Champagne/Cava
Use freshly squeezed citrus in your cocktails and mocktails when called for – It makes such a difference! Here’s a reliable and inexpensive juicer.
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