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The Book Of Origins: Discover The Amazing Origins Of The Clothes We Wear, The Food We Eat, The People We Know, The Languages We Speak, And The Things We Use
The Book Of Origins: Discover The Amazing Origins Of The Clothes We Wear, The Food We Eat, The People We Know, The Languages We Speak, And The Things We Use
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• Gandhi was married at age thirteen!
• Chinese fortune cookies are an American invention and were not eaten in China until the 1990s when they were advertised as “Genuine American Fortune Cookies.”
• Bayer lost the trademark for aspirin (which they had held since 1897) as part of the reparations Germany was forced to pay after World War I.
• The original idea for the electric chair came from an American dentist.
For aspiring mindblowers and wanna-be know-it-alls, The Book of Origins is a treasure trove of trivia and fascinating facts guaranteed to entertain and enlighten.
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A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Intriguing origins of everyday objects and facts.
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Who is this book for?
This book is like a treasure hunt through history, uncovering the surprising stories behind common objects and ideas we often take for granted. If you're curious about how things came to be and love of fun facts, you'll find yourself entertained and eager to share these revelations. It's perfect for anyone who enjoys a good story behind everyday mysteries.