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History of the Disposable Diaper

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History of the Disposable Diaper game quiz
"Whether you wore them yourself or have had children/grandchildren in them, you've probably encountered disposable diapers. How much do you know about their origins?"

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1. The best place to start is at the beginning. Where does the word "diaper" come from, anyway?
    It refers to a pattern of geometric shapes.
    Nobody really knows, it's like asking "what does the word 'hat' mean?"
    It is a Latin word that means, well, "diaper."
    (di)oxene (a)denosine (p)oly(e)ster (r)esin (the name of the chemical from which they are made)


2. In 1947 a woman by the name of Marion Donovan invented one of the most significant precursors to the modern disposable diaper, although it would look quite simple and ineffective by today's standards. What did she name her product?
    Boaters
    Huggies
    Softees
    Baby's Friend


3. The next step was to come up with an absorbent material other than cloth - i.e. one that could be cheaply thrown away. What was the first truly disposable absorbent material used in diapers?
    wood pulp
    tissue paper
    hydrocarbon polymers
    sponge


4. After Donovan, the next big name in diaper innovation is Vic Mills. Among his many diverse accomplishments, what did he do?
    He designed standing leak guards.
    He invented the system of fastening diapers with tapes.
    He led the development of Pampers.
    He designed a completely biodegradable diaper.


5. The early history of the disposable diaper is one of lots of trials and just about as many errors. They were leaky, had a small capacity, and did not fit very well. About when did people get the manufacturing process figured out to the point that they really started introducing products that would look familiar today?
    1950s
    1960s
    1970s
    1940s


6. Which of the following was NOT a brand of disposable diaper at some point?
    Pampers
    Playtex
    All of them were
    Kleenex


7. When were Pampers introduced to the market?
    1969
    1975
    1955
    1961


8. When were Huggies introduced on the U.S. market?
    1965
    1969
    1973
    1978


9. The Unicharm corporation in Japan introduced a new innovation in disposable diapers in 1982, known as "SAP." What does SAP stand for?
    super absorbent process
    static alkane polymer
    standing additive process
    super absorbent polymer


10. In what year were Huggies Pull-Ups brand training pants introduced?
    1983
    1989
    1993
    1979


11. What new design feature, introduced in 1984 and abandoned in 1986, was expected to be a big success but turned out to be a complete failure?
    elasticated legs
    all of these were tried and abandoned at this time
    standing leak guards
    two tapes per side


12. Between 1990 and 1996 Pampers (as well as several other leading brands) included this design feature:
    wetness indicators on the outside of diapers
    diapers designed specially for boys and girls
    super thick nighttime diapers
    all of these were tried and abandoned in this timeframe


13. Which of the following countries did not have a mature market for disposable diapers by the end of the 20th century?
    the United States
    Poland
    the United Kingdom
    Japan


14. Disposable Diapers make up a lot of landfill waste. In 1978 an Oregon spot check indicated that between 16-32% of landfill waste is composed of disposable diapers. Subsequent comprehensive studies have yielded a lower percentage. Approximately what percentage of landfill space (in the U.S.) is filled by disposable diapers?
    3%
    9%
    6%
    15%


15. In 1981 and 1982, in response to concerns over the amount of solid waste generated by the use of disposable diapers, two companies attempted to market what they claimed were bio-degradable disposable diapers. Why did the Federal Trade Commission sue them?
    Because while they were biodegradable, they had harsh chemicals that injured babies.
    Because they actually degraded into more harmful liquid waste in landfills.
    The FTC did not pursue such a lawsuit.
    Because the diapers were not bio-degradable.


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Compiled May 24 13