Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops: The Origins of Objects in Our Everyday Lives
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Description
The fascinating and funny origins of everyday objects-bliss for history hounds, language lovers and trivia buffs.
Who hasn't wondered:
· Whether Thomas Crapper really invented the toilet
· What accident led to the invention of the microwave
· Why it took nearly twenty years for someone to finally decide to slice bread
· How laziness resulted in the invention of the dishwasher
· Which discovery made the milkshake possible
· Which king's fancy for his mistress inspired the first elevator
In this delightful volume, Harry Oliver reveals the most unusual and unexpected stories behind the household necessities, toys, common objects, technological advances, and everyday items we all take for granted.
Who hasn't wondered:
· Whether Thomas Crapper really invented the toilet
· What accident led to the invention of the microwave
· Why it took nearly twenty years for someone to finally decide to slice bread
· How laziness resulted in the invention of the dishwasher
· Which discovery made the milkshake possible
· Which king's fancy for his mistress inspired the first elevator
In this delightful volume, Harry Oliver reveals the most unusual and unexpected stories behind the household necessities, toys, common objects, technological advances, and everyday items we all take for granted.
PUBLISHER:
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10:
0399535624
ISBN-13:
9780399535628
BINDING:
Paperback
PUBLICATION YEAR:
2010
NUMBER OF PAGES:
240
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
0.6(H) x 4.5(W) x 8(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General / adult
LANGUAGE:
English