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Hundreds of incredible origin stories, ranging from everyday items to social customs to history-altering inventions.
Uncle John's Where'd That Come From? delivers the true stories behind all sorts of things, even things you never thought of as having origins. Covering a wide range of topics—pop culture, science, sports, politics, customs, superstitions, language, and more—you'll discover the most engrossing origin stories from the BRI's deep archives, as well as some all-new "origin"al material! Find out about...
- Why the number seven is considered lucky
- An airplane in ancient Egypt, and other "OOPAs" (Out Of Place Artifacts)
- Who put the hole in a doughnut, the K in K-mart, and the e in e-book
- Automotive firsts—including the gas pump, the solar-powered car, and the drag race
- The ancient games that led to golf, and the story of the boomerang
- Louis Perrier, Earl Grey, Mrs. Paul, and other tasty namesakes
- The origins of toothpaste, the color purple, the Ming Dynasty, Valentine's Day, the recycle symbol, Captain Kirk, "gobbledygook," and much, much more!
Uncle John's Where'd That Come From? delivers the true stories behind all sorts of things, even things you never thought of as having origins. Covering a wide range of topics—pop culture, science, sports, politics, customs, superstitions, language, and more—you'll discover the most engrossing origin stories from the BRI's deep archives, as well as some all-new "origin"al material! Find out about...
- Why the number seven is considered lucky
- An airplane in ancient Egypt, and other "OOPAs" (Out Of Place Artifacts)
- Who put the hole in a doughnut, the K in K-mart, and the e in e-book
- Automotive firsts—including the gas pump, the solar-powered car, and the drag race
- The ancient games that led to golf, and the story of the boomerang
- Louis Perrier, Earl Grey, Mrs. Paul, and other tasty namesakes
- The origins of toothpaste, the color purple, the Ming Dynasty, Valentine's Day, the recycle symbol, Captain Kirk, "gobbledygook," and much, much more!
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