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The history of science is littered with mad, bad and delightfully dotty inventions. From the bicycle that relied for its momentum on the rider continually waggling his head back and forth, to the improved pneumatic advertising hat; the suitcase that turned into a small boat for the nervous ferry passenger to Professor Ray's Nose Adjusting Machine, this is the ultimate guide to the forgotten gems of scientific invention.

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Endlessly entertaining, these albums of mad miscellany abound with true tales of history's strangest characters and events--from potty potentates to dotty inventions. A mind-boggling excursion through the byways of the bizarre.

"Endlessly entertaining, these albums of mad miscellany abound with true tales of history s strangest characters and events from potty potentates to dotty inventions. A mind-boggling excursion through the byways of the bizarre."""

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For every invention that changed our lives, journalist Tom Quinn has found over one hundred that were so bizarre they were quickly forgotten - until now! He is the author of 'Railway's Strangest Journeys' (1861056796) and 'Fishing's Strangest Days' (1861055358), both available by Robson Books. He edits 'Country Business' magazine and writes occasionally for 'The Times', and lives in London W3.

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