Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Founded in 1837, this company first made its name in soap and produced the first "soap opera" to go with it.

  1. Kimberly-Clark

  2. Unilever

  3. Johnson & Johnson

  4. Procter & Gamble
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Explanation

Procter & Gamble, founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, became famous for soap and indeed produced the first 'soap opera' - 'Ma Perkins' in 1933. The term 'soap opera' originated from P&G being a major sponsor of these dramatic serials aimed at housewives, their primary soap customers. Unilever (founded 1929) and Johnson & Johnson (1886) came later.

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