Curiosities Wonders category: 913 books

This is a small book of short articles and stories that are quick and easy to read. There may be times when the opportunity to read is short but it would be enjoyable to find some different reading material to fill in this space. It could be that starting to read a long novel would be impractical...

The Travel Guide to Cody, Wyoming features information about the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum, the historic Irma Hotel, Cody Nite Rodeo, other special events and travel tips for accommodations, restaurants, shopping areas and much more.

The endless mystery of Amelia Earhart's last flight. The mysterious disappearance of Judge Joseph Force Crater. The vanishing acts of Agatha Christie, Sherwood Anderson and Aimee Semple McPherson. The lost adventurers - Colonel Percy Fawcett, Richard Halliburton, and George Leigh-Mallory. These famous...

We look at why the lotto companies offer various ways to play lotto and which the best of the choices, including a link to an odds calculator which will demonstrate the truth behind why some lotto games are better to play then others? What are the secrets to winning at lotto? We show you how you can...

Science, history, mythology, and high strangeness. This is where the weird things are ... From Nazi time machines, to natural nuclear bombs, to people who've stayed awake for 30 years. There's something in this book for everyone, and there's even more to be found at martinjclemens.com....

This early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Makers of Many Things' is an educational book for children that details the interesting production methods of everyday products such as matches and shoes. Eva...

By any standard of normal behavior, sports cannot escape the definition of weirdness. Sports achievements have the capacity to inspire and excite watchers, whether through athletic brilliance or magnificent team performance, but there are times when our athletes and teams go wacko on us, and...

Mysterious creatures and man-made monsters are considered in this riveting and comprehensive narrative. The authoritative text begins with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s man-made monster, who was actually nameless but became known as the figure of Frankenstein. Then, the Golem legend, the large clumsy...

America’s favorite hairstyle is back in a big way! Ever since its meteoric rise to superstar status in the 1980s, the mullet has persisted for generations as a cultural touchstone in the hearts and minds of the public. Love it or hate it, there’s no ignoring this one-of-a-kind ’do and its profound...

The Little Book of Bitchy of Thoughts is medicine for the Modern Age, straight from the cauldron of Elizabeth Fairlight. The author serves up a stinging philtre of pithy observations, acrid humor, and even the occasional honest aphorism.

Is she hot? Is he man enough? These are very sensitive indicators largely employed in the topic of SEX. But what’s the big deal? To what end are the subject and the practice of the act of SEX in this world? What on earth has Oath got to do with SEX? Well, it already looks like there are a number...

A true story of a teenager's paranormal encounter at the historic Saint Francis of Assisi Skiff Lake Shrine. Do you believe in the continuous cycle of one's essence? Is it possible after death of the physical body, to not only return in spirit, but able to form some material semblance of their former flesh and bones to be recognizable. This story bears witness this may be possible.

Exploring the possibilities of the Money Pit on Oak Island being the work of the Knights Templar, or Freemasons. Is this a credible theory?

Why do they call Adelaide, Australia the "City of Corpses"? How many people did Agatha Christie kill with her pen? What was Jack the Ripper's supposed occupation? There's nothing like a little murder to challenge the dark side of your brain. This dastardly little volume is organized by the...