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Mistakes That Worked
Charlotte Foltz-Jones
其他書名
40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be
出版DIANE Publishing Company, 1998-10
主題Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / GeneralTechnology & Engineering / Inventions
ISBN07881576989780788157691
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=pOg-PgAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋Dozens of the objects we use almost every day had surprisingly haphazard beginnings. Scotchgard was discovered when a scientist spilled part of an experiment on her shoe. Potato chips were first cooked by a chef who was furious at a customer who complained that his fried potatoes were not thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, X-rays, & many other familiar things have fascinating stories behind them. 40 of these unusual stories, along with hilarious cartoons & weird & funny facts, make up this fun-filled book. "A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem." "Perfect for browsing."