Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things
by Charles Panati
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Author: Charles PanatiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1989-09-27
ISBN: 0060964197
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
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- Colorful paperback with pictues of "everyday things"
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Book Review: A Fascinating Book That You Never Get Tired of Reading
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this to be one of the most fascinating and interesting books I have ever read. Flip the book open to any page and learn the history of everyday things we take for granted.
How were Band-Aids invented? When toilet paper was first invented, why did so few people buy it? Who invented the razor blade, or ready-mixed paint? When were toilets invented? How were false teeth made during the civil war? What commonly available fluid did people use to brush their teeth?
Ever wonder where the expression "give the cold shoulder" came from? The custom of shaking hands? All of these mysteries and hundreds more are masterfully revealed by Panati.
I love to read a few passages before bed -- that's the beauty of this book. You can pick it up and put it down over and over again.
Well written, thoroughly researched, and told with wit and economy, this book is a great read for anyone with a curiousity about life, culture and civilization.
Summary of Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things
For lovers of facts, students of popular culture, history buffs, and science enthusiasts, the fascinating stories behind 500 everyday items, expressions, and customs--from Kleenex to steak sauce, Barbie Dolls to honeymoons.Trivia Books
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