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Hilarious but real inventions including edible tie pin, automatically tipping hat, metal locket for storing chewed gum ― all patented
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World's Wackiest Inventions
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Dover Publications Inc., 1970
ISBN 10: 0486225968
ISBN 13: 9780486225968
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Is the world ready for a tie pin that can be eaten in case of sudden hunger? Or a railroad train that avoids collisions by climbing on top of the opposing train? Or a man's hat that will automatically tip itself in greeting when the wearer nods slightly?All these (and more) are actual patented inventions, unearthed for your amusement, enlightenment, and possible bewilderment. Who, for instance, would opt for a Hydraulic Alarm Clock, which drips icy water down the sleeper's neck? Or the Humane Rodent Exterminator, a well-intentioned device that attaches a bell to the rat's neck, thereby frightening the other rats and causing them to flee?Each of the nearly 60 inventions appears with the inventor's explanation and the actual drawings submitted to the Patent Office. Some are of dubious efficacy for instance, the battery-and-copper plate designed to extract poisons from the human body. Others are simply hilarious, such as the rocking chair fitted with a bellows in order to blow air onto the rocker. All offer fascinating glimpses of the modern obsession with utility, accenting the zany turns on a shortcut to convenience. Seller Inventory # 00098650955
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World's Wackiest Inventions
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Dover Publications (edition Revised ed.), 1970
ISBN 10: 0486225968
ISBN 13: 9780486225968
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Revised ed. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0486225968-7-1
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World's Wackiest Inventions
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # G12A-03483
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # U02A-04645
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World's Wackiest Inventions
Published by
Dover Publications Inc., 1970
ISBN 10: 0486225968
ISBN 13: 9780486225968
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Paperback
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Is the world ready for a tie pin that can be eaten in case of sudden hunger? Or a railroad train that avoids collisions by climbing on top of the opposing train? Or a man's hat that will automatically tip itself in greeting when the wearer nods slightly?All these (and more) are actual patented inventions, unearthed for your amusement, enlightenment, and possible bewilderment. Who, for instance, would opt for a Hydraulic Alarm Clock, which drips icy water down the sleeper's neck? Or the Humane Rodent Exterminator, a well-intentioned device that attaches a bell to the rat's neck, thereby frightening the other rats and causing them to flee?Each of the nearly 60 inventions appears with the inventor's explanation and the actual drawings submitted to the Patent Office. Some are of dubious efficacy for instance, the battery-and-copper plate designed to extract poisons from the human body. Others are simply hilarious, such as the rocking chair fitted with a bellows in order to blow air onto the rocker. All offer fascinating glimpses of the modern obsession with utility, accenting the zany turns on a shortcut to convenience. Seller Inventory # CIN0486225968VG
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World's Wackiest Inventions
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0486225968I3N10
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World's Wackiest Inventions
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Dover Publications, New York, NY, 1970
ISBN 10: 0486225968
ISBN 13: 9780486225968
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Seller: 2Vbooks, Derwood, MD, U.S.A.
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Trade paperback. Condition: Very good. Revised ed. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Hilarious Stories. Audience: Children/juvenile. No previous owner's name. Clean tight pages. No bent corners. sc 247. Seller Inventory # Alibris.0041214
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World's Wackiest Inventions
Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Good. Revised ed. Corners are slightly bent, Used - Good. Seller Inventory # 10-L-1-0198
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Absolutely Mad Inventions
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Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Dover Publications Pub Date: 6/1/1970 Binding: Paperback Pages: 128 First edition. Seller Inventory # 6861248
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World's Wackiest Inventions
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Dover Publications Inc. 28/03/2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0486225968
ISBN 13: 9780486225968
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780486225968
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