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Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be

Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be

O'Brien, John
Jones, Charlotte Foltz

Paperback

Science & Nature

Publisher Price: $12.99

ISBN10: 0385320434
ISBN13: 9780385320436
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Published: May 1 1994
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.34 Width: 8.01 Depth: 8.06
Language: English

The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book!

SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.

And don't miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food!

A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem. --Booklist, Starred Review

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