Panati's Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things

This book is for lovers of facts and tells how and why hundreds of everyday items, expressions, and customs we take for granted came into existence. Learn the fascinating stories behind over 500 different phenomena including how chewing gum and Silly Putty began as substitutes for rubber, why April Fool's Day started out as New Year's Eve, an other little-known facts. SC, 463 pages.