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Mental Floss Presents in the Beginning - by Editors of Mental Floss (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Mental Floss Presents in the Beginning - by Editors of Mental Floss (Paperback)

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  • Author(s): Editors of Mental Floss
  • 288 Pages
  • Humor, Form

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The smart alecs who brought readers "Mental Floss: Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets" and "Mental Floss: Genius Edition" presents "In the Beginning," which looks at the origins of everyday things from inventions that changed the world.



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Sure, you know all about the birds and bees. But did Dad ever tell you that it wasn't a stork that put that shiny can opener in your kitchen drawer? Or paperclips started out as proud, Nazi-fighting warriors? And did he tell you how cruise control was originally conceived by a blind genius? From mullets to Silly Putty, lie detectors to karaoke, we've got the true stories behind everything you didn't think had stories. Because if you're looking for answers, In the Beginning is the place to start.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.22 Inches (H) x 7.36 Inches (W) x .73 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.07 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Humor
Sub-Genre: Form
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Editors of Mental Floss
Language: English
Street Date: November 6, 2007
TCIN: 85742953
UPC: 9780061251474
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-3315
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.07 pounds
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