Curiosities Wonders category: 913 books
by J. Smith Collins
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
Comment on the world's longest running treasure hunt and some subtracting views.
Atlas of the Unexpected
Haphazard discoveries, chance places and unimaginable destinations
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2018
** ****In 45 beautiful, unique maps and with evocative photography, Atlas of the Unexpected is a journey to far-off lands, obscure discoveries and unimaginable locations. **
From the fortuitous discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls by a stray goat, to the wonderfully bizarre beginnings...
Kraken
The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Kraken is the traditional name for gigantic sea monsters, and this book introduces one of the most charismatic, enigmatic, and curious inhabitants of the sea: the squid. The pages take the reader on a wild narrative ride through the world of squid science and adventure, along the way addressing some...
by Rachel Federman
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2019
Over 200 pages of legends, spells, facts and mermaid crafts! Do you need a little more magic in your life? What about shimmer? Look no further. Mermania is here! Packed full of over 200 enchanting pages of legends, spells, and facts, plus mermaid-inspired recipes and crafts, Mermania: The Little Book...
Royal Wisdom
The Most Daft, Cheeky, and Brilliant Quotes from Britain's Royal Family
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2011
"I've had lots of kids come up and ask for my autograph, I've had a grandmother stop and ask me if I know a good place to buy underwear." --Prince William
"Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales in history not to have a mistress?" --Prince Charles
"Being a princess...
by Stephen Spignesi
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2018
Weirdness abounds in this unprecedented compilation of peculiar facts, including forms of divination, bizarre tortures, invasive medical tests, celebrity UFO sightings, crucified saviors other than Jesus, banned books, elements of a near death experience, curious tourist attractions, ridiculous sex...
by Bathroom Readers' Institute
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Bestselling book, fantastic new look!
Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader got a FACTASTIC facelift for the 28th all-new edition of this beloved book series. Now with a fancy flexi-cover and slightly larger trim size on the outside, and a sleeker style on this inside! All of our fans’ Bathroom...
Weird Dance
Curious and Captivating Dance Trivia
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2018
Attend a grand ball of the bizarre and never look at dance the same way again!
Weird Dance processes through the odd, grim, and unintentionally humorous history of dance, uncovering strange stories and weird facts.
These dark tales of murder, rivalry, insanity, and more reveal all sorts...
Spinglish
The Definitive Dictionary of Deliberately Deceptive Language
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2015
Spinglish—the devious dialect of English used by professional spin doctors—is all around us. And the fact is, until you’ve mastered it, politicians and corporations (not to mention your colleagues and friends) will continue putting things over on you, and generally getting the better of you,...
by THOMAS S. GOWING
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2018
A humorous and bizarre artifact from the Victorian culture of manliness, and the perfect gift book for the man in your life -- bearded or not.
The Philosophy of Beards is a curious look into the Victorian culture of hyper-manliness. The author makes his case for the universal wearing of a beard--proclaiming...
by Ryan Romero
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2016
In this series of collected entries are a further depth to my own meaning in what style or found style I've learned not to be overly enthusiastic about but like all other accomplished writtens I've never seemed to be the type that was cocky or would subject myself to any sort of bragging.This...
The 5 W's: Where?
An Omnium-Gatherum of Penny Lane & Blueberry Hill, Area 51 & Route 66, Foxholes & Catacombs & Other of Life's Fascinating Places
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011
From Arsenic Tubs, Mexico to Big Ugly, West Virginia, here's where you'll find plenty of fun facts. Discover the ins and outs of places almost unknown, locales that have captured your imagination, and spots worth finding out about--including the world's best and most beautiful beaches.
The 5 W's: What?
An Omnium-Gatherum of Moby-Dick & the Möbius Strip, the Theremin & The Hague, Umlauts & Unguents, Space Food & Sea Monkeys & More of Life's Incidentals
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011
Musical instruments in an orchestra, Pulitzer Prize categories, and events in an Olympic decathlon: this is an entertaining and enlightening diverse anthology of facts. From the longest word currently listed in any Oxford dictionary to inventions, fashions and ketchup ice cream, all the sundries of life appear on these vivid pages.
The 5 W's: Why?
An Omnium-Gatherum of World Wars & World Series, Superstitions & Psychoses, the Tooth Fairy Rule & Turkey City Lexicon & Other of Life's Wherefores
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011
Why do mosquitos love to bites us so much? Why does baseball have a seven-inning stretch? And why do some countries drive on the left of the road? Get the details and data needed to answer an incredible range of questions, from everyday queries to philosophical conundrums.