Emily Prokop

The Story Behind

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Learn the fascinating history and trivia behind the everyday items we take for granted—from the host of the popular podcast The Story Behind.
Many of us learn about the major inventions that shape our world. But we too often overlook the objects we use every day. In The Story Behind, Emily Prokop, creator of the Webby Award nominated podcast, explores the who, how, and huh? of everything from Band-Aids to bubble gum; hypnosis to Hula Hoops; and lullabies to lead pipes. Along the way, she demonstrates how the major events of history—from wars, plagues, and revolutions to historic achievements and discoveries—have influenced some of the world’s most pervasive inventions.
Revealing fascinating new details on topics covered in the podcast, the book also explores many new subjects. Learn how lollipops got started in ancient Egypt, how Kevlar came to be, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and how some musical instruments were first developed for espionage.
From food, fashion, and games to transit and modern technology, The Story Behind offers a closer look at the things closest to us.
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246 printed pages
Original publication
2018
Publication year
2018
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  • Shubhankar Zingrehas quotedlast year
    the centuries went on, nail decoration became a way to signify that the wearer didn’t have to engage in manual labor, thus was more well-off than others.

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