Polorica, a popular history of the fads, mavericks, inventions, and lore that shaped modern America by Martin J. Smith & Patrick J. Kiger; 2004; HarperResource, New York; 284 pages; 306.0973 S655p/0-06-053531-8; 8/29-8/31 Poplorica 1. Strange and amusing stories of the unlikely people, inventions, and events that shaped modern American life. 2. Rational explanations for frequently [...]