Tupperware’s Iconic Seal Breaks With Bankruptcy Shocker – 7 Unknown Facts You Didn't Know

Invented by by Earl Tupper, a chemist. His goal was to create durable, airtight containers that could preserve food longer.

Tupperware's popularity soared in the 1950s thanks to Tupperware parties, an innovative sales strategy where housewives hosted product demonstrations in their homes.

Earl Tupper modeled the Tupperware's airtight seal after the design of paint can lids, making it revolutionary for food storage.

Brownie Wise, a single mother and a saleswoman, was instrumental in the success of Tupperware. She turned it into a household name through her party-plan sales method. 

Tupperware initially struggled in department stores until the home party sales approach was introduced, leading to its widespread success.

Many Tupperware containers from the 1950s and 60s are still in use today due to their high-quality materials.

Tupperware is sold in over 100 countries, with its popularity being particularly strong in places like Indonesia and India. These countries had a thirving home-based sales models.