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Stories Behind Everyday Things
Language: en
Pages: 424
Authors: Jane Polley
Categories: Reference
Type: BOOK - Published: 1980 - Publisher:

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Presents 300 articles containing little-known information about "things" that figure in everyday life, such as advertising, shoe polish, ketchup, pajamas, and z
A History of Everyday Things
Language: en
Pages: 324
Authors: Daniel Roche
Categories: Business & Economics
Type: BOOK - Published: 2000-03-09 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Things which we regard as the everyday objects of consumption (and hence re-purchase), and essential to any decent, civilised lifestyle, have not always been so
Panati's Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things
Language: en
Pages: 480
Authors: Charles Panati
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-08-15 - Publisher: Chartwell Books

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Relates facts and information about a host of ordinary things ranging from safety pins to negligees.
Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff
Language: en
Pages: 260
Authors: Stephanie Drimmer
Categories: Curiosities and wonders
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019 - Publisher: National Geographic Kids

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Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Ge
Origin of Everyday Things
Language: en
Pages: 332
Authors: Johnny Acton
Categories: Reference
Type: BOOK - Published: 2006 - Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

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Describes the origins of over 400 everyday items, arranged in alphabetical order.