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Author : Enid McLean
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780957769304
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (693 download)
Download or read book Quirky Tales and Tidbits written by Enid McLean and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Varla Ventura
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 160925273X
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)
Download or read book Beyond Bizarre written by Varla Ventura and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of The Book of the Bizarre returns with a new compendium of freaky facts, terrifying trivia, and true stories that are stranger than fiction. In Beyond Bizarre, Varla Ventura presents an all-new batch of nightmarish tales that teem queasy diseases and paranormal encounters—not to mention the outrageous, outlandish, and the simply strange. Arranged into thirteen chilling chapters like Haunted Hollywood, Tales from the Cryptids, Bride of the Bizarre, and It’s Enough to Make You Hurl, Beyond Bizarre tackles everything from female pirates and creepy candy stripers to psychic predictions, virgin shark births and much, much more. A word of warning: this book is not for the faint of heart!
Author : J. C. McKeown
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199982104
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)
Download or read book A Cabinet of Greek Curiosities written by J. C. McKeown and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A miscellany of odd stories and facts about the ancient Greeks, demonstrating how much they were--and were not--like us.
Author : J. C. McKeown
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199752788
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)
Download or read book A Cabinet of Roman Curiosities written by J. C. McKeown and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a whimsical and captivating collection of odd facts, strange beliefs, outlandish opinions, and other highly amusing trivia of the ancient Romans. We tend to think of the Romans as a pragmatic people with a ruthlessly efficient army, an exemplary legal system, and a precise and elegant language. A Cabinet of Roman Curiosities shows that the Romans were equally capable of bizarre superstitions, logic-defying customs, and often hilariously derisive views of their fellow Romans and non-Romans. Classicist J. C. McKeown has organized the entries in this entertaining volume around major themes--The Army, Women, Religion and Superstition, Family Life, Medicine, Slaves, Spectacles--allowing for quick browsing or more deliberate consumption. Among the book's many gems are: BL Romans on urban living: The satirist Juvenal lists "fires, falling buildings, and poets reciting in August as hazards to life in Rome." BL On enhanced interrogation: "If we are obliged to take evidence from an arena-fighter or some other such person, his testimony is not to be believed unless given under torture." (Justinian) BL On dreams: Dreaming of eating books "foretells advantage to teachers, lecturers, and anyone who earns his livelihood from books, but for everyone else it means sudden death" BL On food: "When people unwittingly eat human flesh, served by unscrupulous restaurant owners and other such people, the similarity to pork is often noted." (Galen) BL On marriage: In ancient Rome a marriage could be arranged even when the parties were absent, so long as they knew of the arrangement, "or agreed to it subsequently." BL On health care: Pliny caustically described medical bills as a "down payment on death," and Martial quipped that "Diaulus used to be a doctor, now he's a mortician. He does as a mortician what he did as a doctor." For anyone seeking an inglorious glimpse at the underside of the greatest empire in history, A Cabinet of Roman Curiosities offers endless delights.
Author : Tamara Pasley
Publisher : ITR Enterprises
ISBN 13 : 0986609617
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (866 download)
Download or read book Tea Room Tales & Tidbits written by Tamara Pasley and published by ITR Enterprises. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tea Room Tales & Tidbits is an enchanting collection of stories and recipes that have been gathered while operating the Ivy Tea Room and Craft Studio. In this book, you will find all of the recipes that made the tearoom famous. Even our coveted Scones with Cream and Jam is included! You will find an assortment of entertaining stories that detail how the tearoom came to be and many of the oddities encountered while running it. Numerous ghost stories are revealed within these pages, as the century home has had many visitors over the years. Tamara hopes you enjoy this much-anticipated book and relive some of the food and stories she has created and experienced.
Author : Bill O'Neill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781648450709
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)
Download or read book The Totally Awesome Book of Crazy Stories written by Bill O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you learn about topics like history, Shakespeare, science, and politics at high school, the problem is that quite often some of the weirdest and most interesting stories are left out of the textbooks and exam papers. Pick up The Totally Awesome Book of Crazy Stories, your ultimate source of interesting facts about a wide range of diverse topics. What follows are some of the craziest, weirdest, funniest, wackiest, and most awesome stories that you'll have hopefully never heard before. This book is truly a quick read packed with information from cover to cover. In this amazing trivia book, you will find out:?How an impaled stork helped in our understanding of the natural world.?How you might be able to fool your doctor into believing you've given birth to a litter of rabbits ?How much Bach liked coffee, and how much Frederick the Great hated coffee.?How important pee was to the Ancient Romans, and how important farts were to 17th-century plague-fearing Londoners.?And so many more curiosities!Gathered in The Totally Awesome Book of Crazy Stories, you will find some of the craziest, weirdest, wackiest, and most awesome stories we could ever have told you. And what makes it even more awesome, is that there are a lot more crazy stories out there to tell! Grab your copy right now and start having fun!
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780909486297
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (862 download)
Download or read book The 'Reader's Digest' Book of Strange Stories, Amazing Facts written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anthony Kaldellis
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190625953
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)
Download or read book A Cabinet of Byzantine Curiosities written by Anthony Kaldellis and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weird, decadent, degenerate, racially mixed, superstitious, theocratic, effeminate, and even hyper-literate, Byzantium has long been regarded by many as one big curiosity. According to Voltaire, it represented "a worthless collection of miracles, a disgrace for the human mind"; for Hegel, it was "a disgusting picture of imbecility." A Cabinet of Byzantine Curiosities will churn up these old prejudices, while also stimulating a deeper interest among readers in one of history's most interesting civilizations. Many of the zanier tales and trivia that are collected here revolve around the political and religious life of Byzantium. Thus, stories of saints, relics, and their miracles-from the hilarious to the revolting-abound. Byzantine bureaucracy (whence the adjective "Byzantine"), court scandals, and elaborate penal code are world famous. And what would Byzantium be without its eunuchs, whose ambiguous gender produced odd and risible outcomes in different contexts? The book also contains sections on daily life that are equally eye-opening, including food (from aphrodisiacs to fermented fish sauce), games such as polo and acrobatics, and obnoxious views of foreigners and others (e.g., Germans, Catholics, Arabs, dwarves). But lest we overlook Byzantium's more honorable contributions to civilization, also included are some of the marvels of Byzantine science and technology, from the military (flamethrowers and hand grenades) to the theatrical ("elevator" thrones, roaring mechanical lions) and medical (catheters and cures, some bizarre). This vast assortment of historical anomaly and absurdity sheds vital light on one of history's most obscure and orthodox empires.
Author : Varla Ventura
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 1609250532
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)
Download or read book The Book of the Bizarre written by Varla Ventura and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From enchanted animals to bizarre rock-and-roll stories, discover hundreds of far-out facts guaranteed to give your trivia game a whole new twist. Did you know duck dander is hallucinogenic? Or that Katherine Hepburn had a phobia of dirty hair? Have you ever wondered about the Magical Skull of Doom or contemplated the mysterious Transylvanian Tablets? The Book of the Bizarre is a veritable treasure trove of startling and stranger-than-fiction trivia that spans history, continents, even worlds. Never before have so many truly frightful facts been gathered together in one place. Teeming with the strange, the shocking, and the downright fantastic, The Book of the Bizarre’s thirteen chapters include: Something Wicked: Mysterious Objects & Haunted Homes, Tender Murderers and Malevolent Males: Killingly Good Tales of Terror, and Morbid Writers and Tortured Artists: From Edgar Allan Poe to Vincent Van Gogh. Terrifying topics range from Corpses on Campus to Strange Rock and Roll Stories to Medical Maladies, Conspiracy Theories, Superstitions, Hexes, and even UFOs. The Book of the Bizarre is designed for the depraved, outlandish enough for the eccentric, and freaky enough for even the hardest trivia nut.
Author : Chuck Norris
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414334494
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)
Download or read book The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book written by Chuck Norris and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, Norris gives readers not only his favorite "facts about himself, but also the stories behind the facts and the code by which he lives his life.
Author : Phyllis Welch Dacus
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (121 download)
Download or read book Tales, Truths, and Tidbits of Figgy Capri written by Phyllis Welch Dacus and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of humorous and meaningful events in the life of Figgy Capri, the nickname of the author. The stories range from early life to present time in Conway, Arkansas. Stories include sweet, funny, and even bizarre events in the lives of family and dear friends. Also included are stories about experiences after teaching for thirty-eight years, driving a school bus for the school district, and delivering buses across the United States. The book incorporates personal poems, meaningful stories, and two great recipes from a beloved family member.
Author : Cooper The Pooper
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781953884442
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (844 download)
Download or read book Interesting Stories for Curious Kids written by Cooper The Pooper and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore incredible adventures and amazing facts -- satisfy your kid's curiosity with this one-of-a-kind storybook! Do your fantasy-loving kids find history class too serious or boring? Do they wonder if maybe some really awesome stories from the past never made it into their library books? What about tales of daring acts, strange behavior, or unbelievable happenings that many people don't know about? Could these stories be out there, just waiting to be discovered? Absolutely! And you're about to discover them right now. In Interesting Stories for Curious Kids, you will discover: 35+ unusual short stories that will keep you turning pages The outrageous story of people mailing their kids How a sandwich started a war The scary and mysterious place where planes and ships disappear without a trace Reports about a giant hole that can suck in helicopters How some of the world's biggest disasters were caused by a lack of sleep The head-scratching moment George Washington ordered a break from battle so he could return someone's dog What it was like to work as a human alarm clock and get paid to wake people up How one daredevil became the first person to go down the Niagara Falls in a barrel Why one of the most fearsome generals started a war... against rabbits The ultimate tale of survival -- being lost at sea for 438 days The fun things your kid doesn't learn in school but always wonders about -- "What's the story of ketchup? Why is it called 'ketchup'?" And so much more! This is not a collection of fairy tales and made-up events -- these are stories about real people, places, things, and situations. And they're not so old that your kids won't find any real connection or interest. What's more, these facts are accurate no matter how strange or unbelievable they may seem! As your kids explore astonishing tidbits of history and human nature, they'll be glad to have this book as their companion. You'll have to make sure they read it during their free time, though... because once they start, they'll find it impossible to put it down!
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Publisher : West Side Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781412715737
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (157 download)
Download or read book Weird, Scary & Unusual written by and published by West Side Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Armchair Reader series entertains and enlightens with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, and fascinating facts that make even the mundane fun. The Armchair Reader's innovative approach and witty style will capture the interest of all readers. Inside you'll find tantalizing tales of true hauntings, strange stories of otherworldly phenomena, and bizarre bits of human behavior. Learn how the testimony of a ghost got a man convicted of murder. Read about the fire that's been burning under a Pennsylvania town for more than 40 years. Uncover the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. Find out where America's most frightening monsters hang out. And much, much more. Pick up a copy today and start reveling in the lore, legends, and colorful characters that make up this weird and wacky world in which we live.
Author : Mark Pilkington
Publisher : Disinformation Company
ISBN 13 : 9781932857870
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (578 download)
Download or read book Far Out written by Mark Pilkington and published by Disinformation Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis to zero-point energy, via the Hieronymous Machine and Phlogiston, Far Out tells the stories that are all too often ignored, lost, or simply forgotten by conventional science books. Some of them are perhaps best left languishing in the margins of history, but others may yet change our future. Entries cover physics, chemistry, biology, archaeology, parapsychology, psychology, and other areas yet to be inducted into mainstream science, including radionics, keranography, erotoxin, and remote viewing. Written in a succinct and engaging style, each piece provides a useful, self-contained introduction to its topic, and provides enough information to allow readers to discover more if they so desire. Far Out is a CD-sized book format.
Author : Bill O'Neill
Publisher : Lak Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781648450815
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Interesting Stories for Curious Kids written by Bill O'Neill and published by Lak Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-19 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to impress your buddies at school? Need to think of something fun to do at Thanksgiving or Christmas? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, and the paranormal?#If you answered yes to any or all of those questions then pick up Interesting Stories for Curious Kids: A Fascinating Collection of the Most Interesting, Unbelievable, and Craziest Stories on Earth! This book is the coolest collection of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics. Here you will find the answers to some of the following:- How did a dog, a horse, and a cat become TV and movie stars?- What were the first video game consoles?- Why can't you break an egg in the palm of your hand?- How do parrots talk?- Did Alexander the Great love his horse more than anything else?And much, much more!You'll be glued to the pages of this book reading about interesting facts, scary stories, and how to do a few neat science experiments. Interesting Stories for Curious Kids brings learning to you in a new, fun way that is sure to keep you reading.Parents, this book is a perfect tool to keep your kids reading in the summer or winter breaks, when they've put the books aside and are more interested in other things. There's a bit of everything in here for tweens, so I guarantee that it'll keep their mind sharp even during the summer doldrums. Whether science, history, or just weird facts are your thing, you're sure to find something in here that will keep you interested and turning the pages. So open this book and your mind and see other things that you may not know existed.
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Publisher : Ripley Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781609911423
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (114 download)
Download or read book Ripley's Fun Facts & Silly Stories 4 written by and published by Ripley Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young readers looking for goofy facts, strange tales, and incredible photos will love Fun Facts & Silly Stories 4, the latest entry in Ripley’s Believe It or Not's® best-selling series. Filled with brand new information not found in any other Ripley's book, Fun Facts & Silly Stories 4 contains hundreds of amazing facts to entertain and engage readers. Age-appropriate and easy to enjoy, the Fun Facts & Silly Stories series brings laughter and learning together for kids! Fun Facts & Silly Stories 4 is perfectly kid-sized, yet packs a punch with hundreds of weird, silly, and amusing stories and snippets. Featuring the same square format, large colorful type, and amazing photos that made the series such a success, this latest volume is sure to entertain and amaze even the most reluctant young reader. Age-appropriate text engages kids as they build their reading skills. Perfect for both the family library as well as the classroom, Fun Facts & Silly Stories 4 is sure to please!
Author : Jack Scheffler Innis
Publisher : Sunbelt Publications, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780932653642
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (536 download)
Download or read book San Diego Legends written by Jack Scheffler Innis and published by Sunbelt Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Diego journalist Jack Innis describes the many fascinating people and events that influenced the development of San Diego, plus the colorful characters and groups that made headlines in the past century. The book is silled with contemporary photos of historic landmarks and places, as well as vintage illustrations and photographs.
