A brief history of stuff

Author , Published by Dorling Kindersley Limited ISBN 9780241594902 EAN 9780241594902 Bic Code PDX Cover Hardback

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Explore the past, present and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from tinned food to tampons. Learn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven and ready meals. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize. Uncover the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects in this book for curious minds.