Panati's extraordinary origins of everyday things.

Panati's extraordinary origins of everyday things.

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Charles Panati
Charles Panati
1987 • 482 pages

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A compilation of many thoroughly researched facts about common objects in our lives today.

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Intriguing and often surprising anecdotes - a fun read!

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