Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops: The Origins of Objects in Our Everyday Lives
| AUTHOR | Oliver, Harry; Oliver, Harry |
| PUBLISHER | Tarcher (01/05/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780399535628
ISBN-10:
0399535624
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
240
Carton Quantity:
34
Product Dimensions:
4.40 x 0.63 x 8.06 inches
Weight:
0.37 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | Trivia
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
032.02
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010459082
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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.
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