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Why Didn't I Think of That?|Anthony Rubino

Why Didn't I Think of That? : 101 Inventions That Changed the World by Hardly Trying

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Overview

Writer and cartoonist Anthony Rubino, Jr. hilariously shares 101 inventions that bizarrely changed the world. Why Didn't I Think of That? proves not all successful inventions are the greatest thing since sliced bread (not even sliced bread, which is literally just a precut loaf for lazy loafs). This humorous guide to "mind-blowing" inventions deconstructs just how complex these can't-live-without necessities really are, while providing some insightful(ly funny) lessons to future inventors, such as: Yo-yos: Deadly weapons do make great kids' toys. Soccer: Boredom is the stepmother of invention. Bottled water: There is no such thing as a stupid idea. Complete with useful trivia--like the fact that 100 trillion paperclips have been sold--readers will be able to impress their friends by hardly trying.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781440500107
  • ISBN-10: 144050010X
  • Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
  • Publish Date: April 2010
  • Dimensions: 7.58 x 5.62 x 0.51 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.76 pounds
  • Page Count: 224

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