Why didn't I think of that? : From alarm clocks to zippers /
Presents the story behind the invention of over 60 commonly used items including alarm clocks, jello, tea bags, and zippers.
| Main Author: | Garrison, Webb B. |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | Abel, Ray (Raymond) |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. :
Prentice-Hall,
[1977]
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| Subjects: |
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