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The Story Behind

by Emily Prokop
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Learn the fascinating history and trivia behind the everyday items we take for granted—from the host of the popular podcast The Story Behind.
 
Many of us learn about the major inventions that shape our world. But we too often overlook the objects we use every day. In The Story Behind, Emily Prokop, creator of the Webby Award nominated podcast, explores the who, how, and huh? of everything from Band-Aids to bubble gum; hypnosis to Hula Hoops; and lullabies to lead pipes. Along the way, she demonstrates how the major events of history—from wars, plagues, and revolutions to historic achievements and discoveries—have influenced some of the world’s most pervasive inventions.
 
Revealing fascinating new details on topics covered in the podcast, the book also explores many new subjects. Learn how lollipops got started in ancient Egypt, how Kevlar came to be, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and how some musical instruments were first developed for espionage.
 
From food, fashion, and games to transit and modern technology, The Story Behind offers a closer look at the things closest to us.
 
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Publisher: Mango Media

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  • ISBN: 9781633538290
  • Release date: June 26, 2019

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781633538290
  • File size: 7550 KB
  • Release date: June 26, 2019

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subjects

Art History Technology Nonfiction

Languages

English

Learn the fascinating history and trivia behind the everyday items we take for granted—from the host of the popular podcast The Story Behind.
 
Many of us learn about the major inventions that shape our world. But we too often overlook the objects we use every day. In The Story Behind, Emily Prokop, creator of the Webby Award nominated podcast, explores the who, how, and huh? of everything from Band-Aids to bubble gum; hypnosis to Hula Hoops; and lullabies to lead pipes. Along the way, she demonstrates how the major events of history—from wars, plagues, and revolutions to historic achievements and discoveries—have influenced some of the world’s most pervasive inventions.
 
Revealing fascinating new details on topics covered in the podcast, the book also explores many new subjects. Learn how lollipops got started in ancient Egypt, how Kevlar came to be, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and how some musical instruments were first developed for espionage.
 
From food, fashion, and games to transit and modern technology, The Story Behind offers a closer look at the things closest to us.
 
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Art History Technology Nonfiction