Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops : The Origins of Objects in Our Everyday Lives by Harry Oliver
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Author: Harry Oliver
Page Count: 240 pages
Published Date: 05 Jan 2010
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Publication Country: New York, NY, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780399535628
File Name: bubble.gum.and.hula.hoops.the.origins.of.objects.in.our.everyday.lives.pdf
Download Link: bubble gum and hula hoops the origins of objects in our everyday lives
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The fascinating and funny origins of everyday objects-bliss for history hounds, language lovers and trivia buffs.
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
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