Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops: The Origins of Objects in Our Everyday Lives

by Harry Oliver

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399535624
• ISBN13: 9780399535628
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher