We Did That?
Sophie Stirling
mai 2020 · Mango Media Inc.
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Buckle up for a very odd ride through history with entertaining trivia about the odd things humans have done . . .
This book is packed with fun facts about:
Quirky inventions: Everyone knows about mousetraps, but did you know they were originally inspired by burglar alarms?
Bizarre beauty and fashion fads: Discover wooden bathing suits, breast enhancers in the shape of toilet plungers, and death-inducing cosmetics.
Strange superstitions and folklore: Do you know about the centuries-old Banana Curse, the origin of the Tooth Fairy, or our weird obsession with shoes?
Covering these and other subjects from very odd jobs to gross medical cures, this collection of our species’ accomplishments is likely to leave you wondering, We did that?
This book is packed with fun facts about:
Quirky inventions: Everyone knows about mousetraps, but did you know they were originally inspired by burglar alarms?
Bizarre beauty and fashion fads: Discover wooden bathing suits, breast enhancers in the shape of toilet plungers, and death-inducing cosmetics.
Strange superstitions and folklore: Do you know about the centuries-old Banana Curse, the origin of the Tooth Fairy, or our weird obsession with shoes?
Covering these and other subjects from very odd jobs to gross medical cures, this collection of our species’ accomplishments is likely to leave you wondering, We did that?
Buckle up for a very odd ride through history with entertaining trivia about the odd things humans have done . . .
This book is packed with fun facts about:
Quirky inventions: Everyone knows about mousetraps, but did you know they were originally inspired by burglar alarms?
Bizarre beauty and...
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À propos de l'auteur
Sophie Stirling is a scholar of history and literature, her studies encompassing the folklore of various cultures. She is also a self-professed literature geek, shameless punster, and believes that sharing stories, humor, and reading about history allows us to have a deeper connection with our fellow human beings and gives us a better look into our collective future. Sophie authored We Did That? to share her passion for learning and love for this wild world we live in.
Sophie Stirling is a scholar of history and literature, her studies encompassing the folklore of various cultures. She is also a self-professed literature geek, shameless punster, and believes that sharing stories, humor, and reading about history allows us to have a deeper connection with our fe...
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