Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis
Historie
Straw Sips Easy explores the fascinating history of the drinking straw, focusing on the transformative 1888 design that revolutionized beverage consumption. This innovation moved straws from being rudimentary tools to indispensable accessories. Before this pivotal design, straws, often crafted from natural materials like rye grass, could be brittle and impart unwanted flavors, highlighting the significance of this technological advancement. The book examines how this seemingly simple invention influenced social behaviors and industrial practices.
It begins by tracing the straw's origins and then hones in on the 19th-century advancements leading to the 1888 design. Chapters delve into mass production, marketing strategies, and the environmental considerations of straw usage, including the rise of paper straws and debates surrounding plastic alternatives. Drawing on sources like patent records and historical advertisements, the book offers a fact-based narrative that connects to fields like material science and economics. Straw Sips Easy ultimately reveals the hidden complexities and historical significance behind an everyday object, highlighting its role in contemporary society and future innovations.
© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788235204189
Oversættere: AI
Release date
E-bog: 27. februar 2025
Tags
Over 600.000 titler
Download og nyd titler offline
Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)
Det er nemt at opsige når som helst
For dig som lytter og læser ofte.
1 konto
100 timer/måned
Eksklusivt indhold hver uge
Fri lytning til podcasts
Ingen binding
For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.
1 konto
Ubegrænset adgang
Eksklusivt indhold hver uge
Fri lytning til podcasts
Ingen binding
For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.
2-6 konti
100 timer/måned pr. konto
Fri lytning til podcasts
Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto
Ingen binding
2 konti
179 kr. /månedFor dig som vil prøve Mofibo.
1 konto
20 timer/måned
Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer
Eksklusivt indhold hver uge
Fri lytning til podcasts
Ingen binding
Dansk
Danmark