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Book Review of Panati's Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things

Panati's Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things
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"Discover the fascinating stories behind the origins of over 500 everyday items, expressions and customs such as Kleenex, Barbie dolls and the Boy Scounts, Slinky, the can opener, Mother Goose, Tupperware, nail polish and safety pins, Valium, doughnuts and honeymoons, the zipper, potato chips, the bikini and Uncle Sam!" A fun read. 421 pages.