Displaying 1 of 1 2012 Format: Book Author: Krols, Birgit, author. Title: Accidental inventions : the chance discoveries that changed our lives / by Birgit Krols. Publisher, Date: San Rafael, California : Insight Editions, 2012. ©2009 Description: 168 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm Summary: Describes how several everyday items were discovered by mistake, including roller skates, penicillin, dynamite, Coca-Cola, Post-Its, and Velcro. Subjects: Inventions -- History. Technology -- History. Notes: Originally published: Antwerp, Belgium : Tectum, ©2009. Contents: Entertainment. Silly Putty ; Play-Doh ; Fireworks ; Roller skates ; Teddy bear ; Piggy bank ; Slinky ; Frisbee ; Hot-air balloon ; Roulette -- Food & drinks. Popsicle ; Artificial sweeteners ; Cola-cola ; Potato chips ; Ice-cream cone ; Sandwich ; Corn flakes ; Peanut butter ; Cheese ; Chocolate chip cookies ; Doughnut hole ; Maple syrup ; Tea ; Tea bag ; Bread ; Microwave oven ; Brandy -- Medicine. X-rays ; LSD ; Penicillin ; Stethoscope ; Viagra ; Band-Aids ; Rubber gloves -- Everyday life. Superglue ; Post-its ; Safety glass ; Flashlight ; Kleenex ; Matches ; Rear-view mirror ; Guide dog ; Velcro ; Blotting paper ; Abstract art ; eBay ; World Wide Web ; Phonograph ; Typewriter ; Bubble wrap ; Teflon ; Cellophane ; Stainless steel ; Wire coat hanger -- Substances. TNT ; Radioactivity ; Vulcanized rubber ; Scotchgard ; Synthetic dyes ; Dynamite. ISBN: 9781608870738 1608870731 Other Number: 752069009 Tri-County Owned: 1 # Tri-County items in: 1 Place Hold Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Explore recommendations and reviews Map It Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
