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Surprising stories behind everyday stuff, Stephanie Warren Drimmer

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Surprising stories behind everyday stuff, Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Language

eng

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illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Surprising stories behind everyday stuff

Oclc number

1079866045

Responsibility statement

Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Summary

Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some people use forks and some use chopsticks? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day! From familiar foods to common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens, this book covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? Why is that a thing? Presented in a bold, colorful design, with stunning photos, and jam-packed with awesome facts, this book will have you totally riveted! Once you know all this cool stuff about the origins of everyday stuff, you can "wow" your friends and family

Table Of Contents

Toys & Games -- Food -- Fashion -- Tools -- Symbols & Manners -- Around the house -- Sports & Entertainment -- Beauty, hypiena & medicine -- Holidays & traditions -- Odds & ends

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