What an Idea

By Brian Allen

A history of the most stupid ideas throughout history including; the retrieveable arrow, the flywheel driven pushchair, dehydrated water, a barge pole for not touching people and others all equally ridiculous with many at first glance almost appearing reasonable. A clever and very amusing read. 32,829 words.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lotta Rott
• Release date: Feb 14, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301412631

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