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Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops - The Origins of Objects in Our Everyday Lives (Paperback) Loot Price: R538
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Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops - The Origins of Objects in Our Everyday Lives (Paperback): Harry Oliver

Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops - The Origins of Objects in Our Everyday Lives (Paperback)

Harry Oliver

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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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Imprint: Tarcher/Perigee
Country of origin: United States
Release date: 2010
First published: 2010
Authors: Harry Oliver
Dimensions: 203 x 114 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 978-0-399-53562-8
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes > Trivia & quiz question books
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LSN: 0-399-53562-4
Barcode: 9780399535628

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