The Origin of Everyday Things - Softcover

Acton, Johnny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845250486 ISBN 13: 9781845250485

Publisher: Think Publishing Limited, 2007

Synopsis

Whether you’re a history buff, science student, lover of popular culture or a natural born detective, The Origin of Everyday Things is the ultimate guide to help curious minds unravel and unwind. A delicious compendium of trivia behind the origins of over 300 modern phenomena, objects, sayings stories and superstitions that most people take for granted, it’s also a great way to enhance your powers of observation, hone your forensic antenna and last but least, impress your friends.

o The birth and brilliance of the brown paper bag

o The 4,000-year history of toothpaste – and its torrid past

o The staying power behind the world’s most popular puzzles from Rubik’s Cube to Sudoku to the humble crossword

o Why we have nature to thank for Velcro, Valium and the Guggenheim

About this title

Book Description:

The amazing anecdotes behind 400 everyday items

About the Author:

Author: Jonny Acton is a trivia buff and an expert on the obscure. His previous books include The Ideas Companion (Think Books). He lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Think Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1845250486
• ISBN 13: 9781845250485
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320