Mental Floss Presents in the Beginning

<p>Sure you know all about the birds and bees. But did Dad ever tell you that it wasn't a stork that put that shiny can opener in your kitchen drawer? Or paperclips started out as proud Nazi-fighting warriors? And did he tell you how cruise control was originally conceived by a blind genius? From mullets to Silly Putty lie detectors to karaoke we've got the true stories behind everything you didn't think had stories. Because if you're looking for answers <em>In the Beginning</em> is the place to start.</p>