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Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops - by Harry Oliver (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: Writer and editor Harry Oliver holds a fascination for the quirky stories behind aspects of our everyday lives.
- 240 Pages
- Reference, Trivia
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About the Book
Oliver reveals the most unusual and unexpected stories behind household necessities, toys, common objects, and everyday items. This delightful volume is perfect for history hounds, language lovers, and trivia buffs.Book Synopsis
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.
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About the Author
Writer and editor Harry Oliver holds a fascination for the quirky stories behind aspects of our everyday lives. The author of Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops and Flying by the Seat of Your Pants, he lives and works in London.Dimensions (Overall): 8.06 Inches (H) x 4.4 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .37 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Trivia
Genre: Reference
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher: Tarcher
Format: Paperback
Author: Harry Oliver
Language: English
Street Date: January 5, 2010
TCIN: 94314839
UPC: 9780399535628
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-6679
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.37 pounds
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