Stories behind everyday things
By: [editor, Jane Polley ; contributing writers, Peter Chaitin ... et al.].
Contributors: Polley, Jane.; Chaitin, Peter.; Reader's Digest Association.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association; Readers Digest
Published: 1980
Place of publication: Pleasantville, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 416
Subjects: Encyclopedias and dictionaries.; Encyclopedias and dictionaries.
Description: Presents 300 articles containing little-known information about "things" that figure in everyday life, such as advertising, shoe polish, ketchup, pajamas, and zippers.
Notes: At head of title: Reader's digest.
Includes index.