{"product_id":"the-story-behind-the-extraordinary-history-behind-ordinary-objects-paperback","title":"The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Prokop\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Surprising History of Ordinary Things\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Emily magically weaves a vibrant history of simple everyday objects we often take for granted. \u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind\u003c\/em\u003e will surprise and delight...\" ─\u003cb\u003eDeana Marie\u003c\/b\u003e, Creator \u0026amp; Host of the \u003cem\u003eTwisted Philly\u003c\/em\u003e podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 Best Seller in Trivia \u0026amp; Fun Facts, Art History, Design History \u0026amp; Criticism, Reference, Decorative Arts \u0026amp; Design, and History of Technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use daily, from the host of \u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind\u003c\/em\u003e podcast.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEveryday objects and major events in history.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe history and science behind the ordinary.\u003c\/b\u003e From the creator of The Story Behind podcast comes one of the coolest coffee table books ever written. \u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind\u003c\/em\u003e provides insight into everyday objects we don't think much about as we use them. Topics covered in Emily's podcast are examined in more detail along with 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn obscure history and fun facts and change the way you see the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how major historic events still affect us today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome a formidable trivia master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you have enjoyed books such as \u003cem\u003eNow I Know\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhat If?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEver Wonder Why?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Greatest Stories Never Told\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eAtlas Obscura\u003c\/em\u003e; you will be entertained by \u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770446709024,"sku":"9781633538283","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/72450f188ac503d5dd188f1fbd6908ab.webp?v=1780371793","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-story-behind-the-extraordinary-history-behind-ordinary-objects-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}