Elizabeth R. (esjro) -
Helpful Score: 2
Einstein's Refrigerator is a collection of strange but true stories. The book is divided into chapters with different themes, such as "You've Got to Be Kidding" (almost unbelievable tales), "Inventive Genius" (the strange origins of kitty litter, the zipper, and other common items) and "Unbelievable!" (which seems to be "You've Got to be Kidding" take two.)
Many of the stories such as "Ballooning," in which a man ties helium balloons to his lawn chair and sets out on a high-altitude journey, are LOL funny. Others such as "Mike, the Headless Chicken" are just creepy. A few of the stories go on a bit too long or were not odd enough to hold my interest, but overall this is an entertaining collection. The author lists multiple sources for each story, which shows that truth can be stranger than fiction!
Anyone who enjoys Mental Floss magazine will like this book as well.
Many of the stories such as "Ballooning," in which a man ties helium balloons to his lawn chair and sets out on a high-altitude journey, are LOL funny. Others such as "Mike, the Headless Chicken" are just creepy. A few of the stories go on a bit too long or were not odd enough to hold my interest, but overall this is an entertaining collection. The author lists multiple sources for each story, which shows that truth can be stranger than fiction!
Anyone who enjoys Mental Floss magazine will like this book as well.
