A Brief History of Stuff: The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Objects

by DK

Overview

Learn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven and ready-made meals. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize.

Uncover the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects in this perfect gift for curious minds. From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the incredible artifacts in the Science Museum Group Collection, this collection of entertaining essays reveals the fascinating history behind some of the most mundane items in our homes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593847725
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	06/25/2024
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240

About the Author

A Brief History of Stuff is a podcast hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake and filled with fascinating stories about the ordinary objects around you. Each episode features experts and enthusiasts who explore the past, present, and future of an everyday object in your home, from bath toys to sticky tape and vacuum cleaners to the microwave oven, revealing how they changed science—and our world.