Why Didn't I Think of That?
101 Inventions that Changed the World by Hardly Trying
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Trivia, Entertainment, Humour & Comedy, General Humour
| Author: | Anthony Rubino Jr. | ISBN: | 9781440506987 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media | Publication: | March 18, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Adams Media | Language: | English |
| Author: | Anthony Rubino Jr. |
| ISBN: | 9781440506987 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication: | March 18, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Adams Media |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
