Did you know that some of the most seemingly boring, everyday things in our homes actually have stranger backstories than you could ever imagine? Join Chyaz as she explores a selection of the weirdest origin tales behind the items so ordinary, we wouldn’t usually give them a second thought. From bland breakfast foods and stationery supplies to medicine packaging, and much more in between. These are some of the most fascinating stories you never knew you needed to hear…

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Source Shout Outs

The Guardian Article:

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/dec/26/breakfast-cereal-history

Metro Article:

https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/17/kelloggs-corn-flakes-invented-stop-masturbation-10587364/

The Scroller Article:

https://www.thescroller.net/74407/disturbing-origins-everyday-objects/

The Smithsonian Magazine Articles:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/surprising-origins-kotex-pads-180964466/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/accidental-invention-bubble-wrap-180971325/

BBC Piece:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-42546595

James Spring Website:

https://www.jamesspring.com/news/the-history-of-the-slinky/

 PBS Article:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982

Britannica Piece:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/treadwheel

New York Times Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/history-of-the-treadmill/

HFE Article:

https://www.hfe.co.uk/blog/history-of-the-treadmill/

 Live Science Article:

https://www.livescience.com/cpr-doll-resusci-annie-face.html