Energy sources are massively depleted. The government is wasteful and incompetent. The economy is imploding, the environment is toxic, international terrorism is causing havoc across the globe. And chewing gum sucks. Who is responsible for all of this? Who made the world so dangerous, so unlivable, so downright stupid? Here, finally, is the book that will tell readers exactly who invented every unnecessary, annoying gadget that plagues modern life. A truly invaluable resource in these terrible times of crisis.