Nobody Meant To Invent This
35 Surprising True Stories of Accidental Inventions That Changed Everyday Life
by Peter Livingston · Large Print Edition
The candy bar that melted in Percy Spencer's pocket. The soda an eleven-year-old left on the porch overnight. The culture plate Alexander Fleming almost washed. Thirty-five true stories, five to ten minutes each, set in 16-point type, with three Things to Talk About after every one.
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A companion booklet of ten more true stories that did not fit in the book: the dishwasher, the paper bag, the windshield wiper, blue jeans, the shopping cart, and five others. Free to download, no signup needed.
About Long Porch Books
Long Porch Books publishes large-print collections of true stories for people who like a good story and a good conversation. Every book is set in 16-point type on cream paper, and every story ends with three things to talk about. The first book is Nobody Meant To Invent This. More are on the way.
Questions, corrections, or a story of your own: hello@longporchbooks.com.