I came across a review of a book on the NY Times book page that sounds absolutely crazy. (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/21/books/21book.html?ref=books)
The book's full title is: The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools, Including the Author, Who Went in Search of Them.
How awesome is that?!
Apparently, this guy travelled all over the world hunting down these missing bath toys as well as the truth behind the bath toy manufacturing industry. He also investigated other aspects of the incident, such as environmental pollution and clean-up, the shipping industry, and more. It amazes me that this story, will seemingly silly, can bring up so many deep, controversial issues.
I'll let you know if it's worth the read... if I ever get around to reading it.
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