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Publisher
Publications International
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information-some useful, others not so much-but all of it completely captivating. It's perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning. With quirky illustrations and a vast array of articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, this book will provide hours of fascinating reading. It will also expand your knowledge on a range of topics, including...
Author
Language
English
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Description
The duo behind the massively successful podcast "Stuff You Should Know" offers an unexpected look at weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics, featuring new subjects that they've long wondered about and wanted to explore.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A collection of short pieces by historian of myth and science, Adrienne Mayor, on a wide array of fascinating and fun classical myths and the reality which often lies behind them"--
"A treasury of astonishing mythic marvels-and the surprising truths behind them. Adrienne Mayor is renowned for exploring the borders of history, science, archaeology, anthropology, and popular knowledge to find historical realities and scientific insights-glimmering,...
Author
Publisher
Castle Point Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn the facts! In Wombats Poop Cubes, you will encounter some of the most unbelievable, entertaining, and no-frills factoids ever. Each page features a fact broken down into just three words. Why? Because gimmicks are great, and so is getting to the point. If you crave more information beyond those three special words, check out the full backstory alongside the fact. Fill that brain of yours with memorable gems of truth to learn hundreds of new...
12) Wacky world
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Discover our remarkable planet as you have never seen it before. Look out for the island inhabited by thousands of dolls, the gas station covered in patchwork, and spooky vampire stories!
13) Crazy world
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Discover the sensational world we live in. Take a look at the 70-foot sandstorm that hit central China, the bright pink salt lake in Senegal, and the tiny 6-foot-wide house in Wales.
15) Strange stories
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Learn about terrifying myths and mind-boggling mysteries. Discover the photographs of real-life fairies, the cat that can predict when people are going to die, and the mysterious giant octopus.
17) Seriously weird!
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Open up your eyes to a world of fantastic feats, amazing tales, and sensational stories. Read about the portraits made from meat, the man with elastic skin, and the lickable wallpaper!"--back cover.
20) Bizarre world
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Open up to find some truly staggering stories. Read about the world beneath Europe's largest glacier, the ugly face contest, and the man who was stuck inside a frozen car for two months!"--back cover.
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