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Mistakes That Worked

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Mistakes That WorkedBy: Charlotte Foltz Jones Illustrator: John O'Brien The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book! SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a

By: Charlotte Foltz Jones | Illustrator:  John O'Brien   

The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book!
 
SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.

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“A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.” —Booklist, Starred Review

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Mike
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
Good Fit Out of the Box
Size: 9, Color: Black
The shoes came with the correct size and is a good fit. They were originally pretty stiff, but are much better now after breaking them in. They look good. but as other's have said, they are made of synthetic leather and in my opinion have kind of a plastic look to them. The quality is good with ridged rubbber soles. I thought they were kind of expensive, but then again I haven't purchased these type of shoes in a while. A family member told me that if they were real leather, they would have been a lot more expensive. For what the shoes are I would recommend the purchase.
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Mar Ronquillo
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 3
I wanted to love these
Size: 9, Color: Black Leather
These are very good looking in person, especially the buckles and the pop of red on black. Alas, I have another pair of Marc Joseph shoes to compare comfort and fit, and this pair simply hurts my feet.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
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Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Great shoes
Size: 12, Color: Black
These are great. We buy them again and again
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K 8bro
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
Fit over a rather large bunion!
Size: 13 Wide, Color: Mocha Grainy Leather
Very comfortable…didn’t pinch toe bed. Attractive!
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racheli kuber
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 1
very poor quality
Size: 14, Color: Black
they are a peice of garbage, within about a month since i started wearing them the outer material started pealing off within two months the upper separated from the soles so i had to go to a shoemaker to sew them back together, within some few months the insoles completely wore out rendering the shoes unwearable, now mind you that i do not abuse shoes but use them in a normal office oriented enviorment, i will for sure not be buying these shoes again
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026

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