From zippers to microwaves, everyday objects hold extraordinary stories of accidental discoveries and brilliant failures. Explore how wallpaper cleaner became Play-Doh, a Civil War prison term became 'deadline,' and other hidden histories.
From paperclips as wartime resistance symbols to bubble wrap's origins as failed wallpaper, everyday objects carry surprising histories. Discover how accidents, protests, and marketing ploys shaped the common items we use without thinking.
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Uncover the secret histories of ordinary objects, from pencils involved in WWII crime to octopuses that climb ladders. Explore bizarre language origins, nature's hidden hunts, and odd historical footnotes that prove reality is stranger than fiction.