toilets
did thomas crapper really invent the toilet inventions that changed our homes and our lives
which came first sliced bread or the toaster when did most people begin wearingdeodorant who invented the electric blanket catherine o reillytackles questions such as these with a keen curiosity and well honedwriting skills . her ability to turn any normal home into a jungle ofhistory invention and technological wonder is a treat . for fans ofschott s original miscellany and the book of useless information o reilly s did thomas crapper really invent the toiletis another smart and quirky look at miscellaneous items . learn the realhistories of the blender the fire extinguisher the cheese grater theclock radio deodorant post its fabric softener and of course thetoilet . these are the unknown stories of everyday items that we takefor granted .