PDF-[EBOOK]-The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects

Learn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use daily from the host of The Story Behind podcastEveryday objects and major events in history Every single thing that surrounds us has a story behind it Many of us learn the history of humans and the major inventions that shaped our world But what you may not have learned is the history of objects we surround ourselves with every day You might not even know how the major events in history World Wars ancient civilizations revolutions etc influenced the inventions of things we use todayThe history and science behind the ordinary From the creator of The Story Behind podcast comes this revelatory new book The Story Behind will give insight into everyday objects we dont think much about when we use them Topics covered in the podcast will be examined in more detail along with many new fascinating topics Learn how lollipops got started in Ancient Egypt how podcasts were invented and why Comic Sans was created Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and the espionage beginnings of certain musical instruments Ordinary things from science to art food to sports customs to fashion and more are exploredReaders willUnderstand the wonders behind everyday objectsLearn truly obscure history and fun facts that will change the way they see the worldLearn how major historic events still affect us today through seemingly mundane thingsBecome formidable trivia mastersDiscover the fascinating story behind everything. 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From living in zero gravity to going to the bathroom up there, It’s a Question of Space leaves no stone unturned in this witty firsthand account of life as an astronaut.   Learn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use daily from the host of The Story Behind podcast.Everyday objects and major events in history: Every single thing that surrounds us has a story behind it. Many of us learn the history of humans and the major inventions that shaped our world. But what you may not have learned is the history of objects we surround ourselves with every day. You might not even know how the major events in history (World Wars, ancient civilizations, revolutions, etc.) influenced the inventions of things we use today.The history and science behind the ordinary: From the creator of The Story Behind podcast comes this revelatory new book. The Story Behind will give insight into everyday objects we don’t think much about when we use them. Topics covered in the podcast will be examined in more detail along with many new fascinating topics. Learn how lollipops got started in Ancient Egypt, how podcasts were invented, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and the espionage beginnings of certain musical instruments. Ordinary things from science to art, food to sports, customs to fashion, and more are explored.Readers will:Understand the wonders behind everyday objectsLearn truly obscure history and fun facts that will change the way they see the worldLearn how major historic events still affect us today through seemingly mundane thingsBecome formidable trivia mastersDiscover the fascinating story behind everything! 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