{"product_id":"mistakes-that-worked-40-familiar-inventions-how-they-came-to-be-9780385320436","title":"Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions \u0026 How They Came to Be","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom  Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions  It's no accident that you'll love this book \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too  Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And don't miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jones, Charlotte Foltz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Delacorte Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780385320436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.06h x 8.01w x 0.34d","brand":"Charlotte Foltz Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39409888034891,"sku":"9780385320436","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_2f777941-27b8-4b43-902b-3f4622fe194f.jpg?v=1624332260","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/mistakes-that-worked-40-familiar-inventions-how-they-came-to-be-9780385320436","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}