mouse pads are essential to almost every computer user in the world. It comes in various colors, shapes and dimensions. This indispensable computer-aide tool is taken for granted by many.

Here is a list of fun facts and trivia about mouse pads that you may not know. Send this to a friend and see what they say.

1. The first pad was invented by Jack Kelley in 1969.

2. Mouse pads are formally known as CURSOR CONTROL MECHANISM PADS.

3. Until around the 80’s, pads surfaces were made from vinyl.

4. After the steel roller ball mouse was rubberized with silicon, this fabric became popular as the newly – accepted pad surface.

5. Glass or polished wood surfaces are not ideal as pads surfaces because it interferes with the smoothness of the mouse. aidim.