Dozens of the objects we use almost every day had surprisingly haphazard beginnings. Scotchgard was discovered when a scientist spilled part of an experiment on her shoe. Potato chips were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes were not thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, X-rays, and many other familiar things have fascinating stories behind them. Forty of these unusual tales, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, funny facts, make up this fun-filled book. 78 pgs.