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revengelyne's review
4.0
A very interesting bit of history that were not entirely the best ideas in the world. There were some that I would have to disagree with being bad ideas. They did end up taking off and making history of their own. Still a fun and short read.
sarahfett's review
4.0
A fun and informative read. (8/5/14)
I received a copy from Goodreads First Reads! (6/4/14)
I received a copy from Goodreads First Reads! (6/4/14)
sharonfalduto's review against another edition
2.0
This book was fine, as listicles go. I don't really need to hear about the Edsel again, or New Coke. But some of it was new information to me (a Disco fireball at a baseball game in the 1979 when they burned disco records and there was vinyl shrapnel everywhere).
And then there's the part where he said Olestra was in 1968, and I know darn well it was the late 1990s because I remember pulling tv ads for it.
And then there's the part where he said Olestra was in 1968, and I know darn well it was the late 1990s because I remember pulling tv ads for it.
graventy's review
3.0
Cute, nonfilling, bites of history. Would be better served in color with pictures.
kassymac's review
3.0
A collection of interesting facts. They were not all "worst ideas" but more mistakes or blunders. Some of the facts were bizarre to put into the book. But others were interesting. The humor was a little off for me too. But overall an interesting fact book. I did share some of the facts with others. So if you are looking for a quick and interesting fact book, pick this one up.
vinayakmalik's review against another edition
5.0
Learn from some mistakes or just laugh at the absurdity of it all
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