Who Made That?: The Fascinating True Stories Behind the World's Greatest Inventions

Who Made That?: The Fascinating True Stories Behind the World's Greatest Inventions

by Tim Rayborn
Who Made That?: The Fascinating True Stories Behind the World's Greatest Inventions

Who Made That?: The Fascinating True Stories Behind the World's Greatest Inventions

by Tim Rayborn

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Overview

Who Made That? uncovers the fascinating true stories behind the inventions and items that the world would be unimaginable without!

From the computer to the coat hanger, the world is simply unimaginable without certain items. Stop taking all that you enjoy for granted, step behind the curtain of boring, everyday existence, and discover a vibrant realm filled with genius and illumination. Who Made That? brings together history's very best tales of innovation, providing endless inspiration to those who seek to launch their own revolution. With breathtaking storytelling and humorous, thought-provoking illustrations, Who Made That? brings you right inside the minds of humanity's brightest lights, helping you make your own way in the world.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781646432158
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
Publication date: 04/05/2022
Pages: 320
Sales rank: 1,076,664
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Tim Rayborn has written a large number of books and magazine articles, especially in subjects such as music, the arts, general knowledge, and history. He lived in England for many years and studied at the University of Leeds, which means he likes to pretend that he knows what he’s talking about. He’s an almost-famous musician who plays dozens of unusual instruments from all over the world that most people have never heard of and usually can’t pronounce. He has appeared on more than forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, to Canada and Australia, and to such romantic locations as Umbria, Marrakech, Renaissance chateaux, medieval churches, and high school gymnasiums. He currently lives in Northern California with many books, recordings, and instruments, and a sometimes-demanding cat. He’s pretty enthusiastic about good wines and cooking excellent food. www.timrayborn.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

The Safety Pin 8

Scissors 11

The Spatula 14

The Personal Computer 18

The Umbrella 21

The Lawn Mower 25

Sunglasses 29

The Toothbrush 32

The Flushing Toilet 36

Soda 39

The Washing Machine 42

The Battery 45

The Camera 48

The Bicycle 51

The Food Truck 54

The Stapler 57

Chewing Gum 60

Barbed Wire 63

Jeans 66

The Telephone 69

The Nail Clipper 72

The Paper Clip 75

The Teddy Bear 78

Windshield Wipers 81

The Ice Cream Cone 84

The Paper Towel 88

The Coffee Maker 91

The Toaster 94

The Band-Aid 97

The Egg Carton 100

The Traffic Light 103

Sliced Bread 106

Scotch Tape 109

The Ballpoint Pen 112

The Chocolate Chip Cookie 115

Duct Tape 118

Spray Paint 121

The Barcode 124

The Credit Card 127

The Electronic Calculator 130

The Post-It Note 133

The Ice Pack 136

GPS 139

The Super Soaker 142

The Crackpot 145

Silly Putty 148

The Slinky 152

The Thumb Drive 155

The Carabiner 158

The Microphone 161

The Dog Leash 164

The Fidget Spinner 167

Legos 170

The Nerf Gun 174

The Etch A Sketch 177

The Hula-Hoop 180

Lincoln Logs 183

Play-Doh 186

Roller Skates 189

The Yo-Yo 192

The Jump Rope 195

Mr. Potato Head 199

The Jigsaw Puzzle 202

Chess 205

The Rocking Horse 208

The Kite 211

Dominoes 214

The Rubber Duck 217

The Bubble Wand 220

The Puppet 223

The Alarm Clock 226

The Eraser 229

Toilet Paper 232

The Rubber Band 236

The Syringe 239

Wi-Fi 242

The Mirror 245

Velcro 248

The Neon Sign 251

Lipstick 254

The Zipper 257

The Garden Gnome 260

The Lawn Flamingo 264

The Lava Lamp 267

The Balloon 270

High Heels 273

Silly String 276

The Corkscrew 279

Bubble Wrap 282

The Necktie 285

The Shoelace 288

Cotton Candy 291

Nail Polish 294

Eyeglasses 297

Contact Lenses 300

The Swimming Pool 303

Super Glue 306

The Air Conditioner 309

Liquid Soap 313

The Flat-Screen Television 316

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