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The Story Behind

Emily Prokop

The Story Behind

Emily Prokop
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Item #: UV7892
Format: Paperback, 255 pages; 2018
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 ... More
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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!


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