THE STORY BEHIND by Emily Prokop

THE FASCINATING ORIGINS OF EVERYDAY OBJECTS Did you know the treadmill at your gym was originally a torture device used in British prisons? Have you heard of the curious origins behind pockets or the twisted history of the stinky toy? Self-proclaimed nerd, puzzle editor, and award-nominated podcaster, Emily Prokop, has compiled an astounding set of origin stories guaranteed to make you the most interesting person in any room and assuring party invitations for life! The Story Behind reveals the hidden histories of the everyday objects we take for granted, but never will again. Every single thing that surrounds us has a story behind it. Many of us have learned the history of our species and the major inventions that have shaped our world but you may have not learned the extraordinary history of the objects we surround ourselves with every day. You might not even know how the major events in history -from World Wars to revolutions- have influenced the invention of things we use today. Learn how lollipops got started in Ancient Egypt, how podcasts were invented, why Comic Sans was created, the espionage beginnings of certain musical instruments, and much more. The unexpected, and often hilarious, accounts in The Story Behind are addictive reading pleasure. Excellent condition