Multiple choice general knowledge

What did Marion Donovan, the inventor of the disposable diaper, first use to create the diaper?

  1. Tablecloth

  2. Sponge

  3. Shower Curtain

  4. Plastic bag
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Marion Donovan first used a shower curtain as the waterproof lining for her prototype disposable diaper in 1946. She was frustrated with cloth diapers that leaked and caused diaper rash on her children. The shower curtain material provided the waterproof barrier she needed, and she later refined the design using nylon and creating the 'Boater' diaper cover. Her innovations laid the groundwork for modern disposable diapers.

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