Why Didn't I Think of That?: 101 Inventions That Changed the World by Hardly Trying

By Anthony Rubino Jr.

Book Overview

Why Didn't I Think of That? proves not all successful inventions are the greatest thing since sliced bread (not even sliced bread, which is literally just a precut loaf for lazy loafs). This humorous guide to "mind-blowing" inventions deconstructs just how complex these can't-live-without necessities really are, while providing some insightful(ly funny) lessons to future inventors, such as: Yo-yos: Deadly weapons do make great kids' toys. Soccer: Boredom is the stepmother of invention. Bottled water: There is no such thing as a stupid idea. Complete with useful trivia--like the fact that 100 trillion paperclips have been sold--readers will be able to impress their friends by hardly trying.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144050010X
• ISBN13: 9781440500107
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Witty introduction to inventions

The book presents the author's choice of inventions and is a basic introduction to the subject. The presentations are usually funny and one learns some interesting facts. But don't look for in-dept explanations about the inventions. Some concepts are unusual like presenting the theory of evolution and gravity as inventions. Here and there dates are lacking. But if you want to read more about the subject, there is a handy list of related sites and resources for the apprentice inventor.

Wildly funny

Another hit by Anthony Rubino, Jr. I own all of his books, and I recommend them again and again. This new book actually makes me laugh aloud while I learn little facts I never thought I needed to know. I can whip those babies out at parties and sound really smart. Don't miss this book. Great gift for those of us who could use a little humor with our history!