ISBN: 9798273830752 - the secret lives of ordinary things (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Why do we call it a "Band-Aid"?Why did umbrellas once cause fistfights?Why were pencils once a military secret?Why did Norwegians wear paper clips to resist Nazis?Why did Americans need to be convinced to use toothpicks?From dusty workshops to royal courts, kitchen tables to battlefields, this book uncovers the wild, true histories of everyday objects - stories of love, labor, invention, scandal, war, and stubborn human genius.Inside, you'll discover: The accidental birth of the teabagUmbrella protests and street violence in old LondonGraphite smuggling and espionage for pencilsBand-Aids invented for one accident-prone wifePaper clips as a symbol of rebellionToothpick marketing schemes that changed manners foreverCinematic storytelling. Real history. No myths - just unbelievable truth.For lovers of fascinating nonfiction, quirky discoveries, and the hidden magic in everyday life.Look around your desk. History is hiding in plain sight. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Why do we call it a "Band-Aid"?Why did umbrellas once cause fistfights?Why were pencils once a military secret?Why did Norwegians wear paper clips to resist Nazis?Why did Americans need to be convinced to use toothpicks?From dusty workshops to royal courts, kitchen tables to battlefields, this book uncovers the wild, true histories of everyday objects - stories of love, labor, invention, scandal, war, and stubborn human genius.Inside, you'll discover: The accidental birth of the teabagUmbrella protests and street violence in old LondonGraphite smuggling and espionage for pencilsBand-Aids invented for one accident-prone wifePaper clips as a symbol of rebellionToothpick marketing schemes that changed manners foreverCinematic storytelling. Real history. No myths - just unbelievable truth.For lovers of fascinating nonfiction, quirky discoveries, and the hidden magic in everyday life.Look around your desk. History is hiding in plain sight. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …