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Who Invented Underpants?: The Weird Trivia of Human Invention from Fire to Fast Food (and Everything In Between)

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A comprehensive collection of fun facts about the origins of pretty much everything, from windows to washing machines to websites.

This fact-packed collection recounts the origins, invention, and discovery of just about everything, from the big bang to driverless cars. With sections covering topics such as the arts, sports, weapons, buildings, medicine, food, and many more, you can find out intriguing answers to questions like:

What material was the first clothing made out of?

Who invented bathtubs?

Who paved the first road?

What came first: wine or whiskey?

Perfect for history buffs, science lovers, or all-around trivia junkies, this entertaining and enlightening collection is for curious minds wondering about the mysteries of the beginning of all things.

© 2020 Ulysses Press (eBook): 9781646040988

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eBook: 1 de septiembre de 2020

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