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By: Charles Panati

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For lovers of facts, students of popular culture, history buffs, and science enthusiasts, the fascinating stories behind 500 everyday items, expressions, and customs--from Kleenex to steak sauce, Barbie Dolls to honeymoons.

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Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Pub. Date: 27th September 1989
Catalog: Book
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 480
Ean: 9780060964191
Isbn: 0060964197

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Great Read!
~ Written on Feb 1, 2010. out of users found this review helpful.

I am amazed by the amount of information in this volume. I am excited each time I read from this book. There are so many different parts of our habits, traditions, religions and customs that have been researched and compiled into this book that it is indespensible as a resource.

Quick delivery and accurate description
~ Written on Dec 3, 2009. out of users found this review helpful.

This book arrived within 3 days of ordering it. It was used but looked new just like the seller's description. Very satisfied. Price was great.

Great Book for Speakers
~ Written on Oct 12, 2009. out of users found this review helpful.

This book is terrific for anyone who has to come up with an interesting anecdote once in a while. Loaded with interesting information from the invention of the napkin to the origin of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"!

Good Reads/Table books
~ Written on Apr 17, 2009. out of users found this review helpful.

I purchased twp hard copies of Panati's Extraordinary Beginnings of Everyday Things and I love it. To preserve books make a dust cover. [...]

PERFECT BOOK FOR RANDOM KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS!!
~ Written on Nov 14, 2008. out of users found this review helpful.

This book has enlightened me of the large amount of unknown facts that there are to discover about daily things. The most ordinary things have the most amazing origins and significances. This book has enabled me to have conversation starters like never before! It's definately a book to grab!!

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