Liquid Paper was invented by single mom and secretary Beth Nesmith Graham, after her job began using electric typewriters. Black and red nail polish used to signify the wearer was a warrior. You can only chew gum in Singapore if you have a prescription. Learn all about "the extraordinary history behind ordinary objects" in this easy-to-read collection based on the author's podcast. Emily Prokop covers origin stories, shares little-known facts, and debunks myths in this fun book for trivia lovers, the perpetually curious, and parents with forever-questioning children!