Curiosities Wonders category: 913 books

The Story of a Special Day: March 4March 4 is the anniversary of the day the United States Constitution became the law of the land... The day Columbus returned to Europe... The day Vermont became a state... The day the USS Cyclops disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle... The day the Battle...

May 6: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special.From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept...

The Story of a Special Day  March 6 is the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo…...The day the Supreme Court issued the Dred Scott decision...The day Oreo® cookies were introduced...The day Walter Cronkite last said, “And that’s the way it is…”...The birthday...

The Story of a Special Day: March 1March 1 is the anniversary of the founding of Yellowstone National Park... It's Beer Day in Iceland... The day the "Salem Witches" were arrested... The day Ohio and Nebraska became states... The day the Peace Corps was established... The birthday of Ron Howard,...

March 25: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special.From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept...

March 9: The Story of a Special DayMarch 9 is the day the Monitor fought the Merrimac…...the day the Barbie® doll made its debut...the anniversary of the firebombing of Tokyo...the day the Supreme Court ruled for the slaves on the Amistad...the anniversary of...

If one eye of a ‘Lobster’ grasshopper is destroyed, then a new one emerges. The eyes of female grasshopper are found in her tail. Found in New Guiana, this grasshopper’s length is 35 cm. It remains alive only for 14 days and during this period does not eat anything.

From the curse of the lottery winners to the good feng shui of a local restaurant, this quirky, wacky, weird, and wonderful collection of superstitions uncovers the truth about some of our most familiar beliefs, as well as others that are much stranger. It turns out that everywhere in the world, people...

All around us our country’s long history is hidden in the local present - in towns, villages, in the countryside, and on the landscape. With a little bit of knowledge, research and sometimes luck, the story behind that monument you pass every day, mysterious hidden passageway in your house, or chalk...

In 1692 in Colonial America, a frightening and unforgettable event took place: the Salem Witch Trials. Since then, people have been captivated by the idea of witches living among us, casting spells, and causing mischief. Some of those very real legends and how they have evolved into what we know of...

Men in black, mysterious figures in suits that appear after UFO sightings, have become a familiar part of our popular culture. However, as this book shows, the real men in black may be something much more sinister and terrifying than anything in the movies. The author reviews paranormal history, documenting...

Strange sagas of mysterious monsters and bizarre beasts have appeared all over the world for years. In this captivating volume, readers will come face to face with tales of the terrifying and just plain weird. A chronological approach addresses interest stemming from world events such as World War...

50 curiosità sul popolo europeo che, nel periodo di massimo splendore  (IV-III secolo a.C.), popolava un territorio vastissimo, compreso dalle isole britanniche fino al bacino del Danubio.  I mini-ebook di Passerino Editore sono guide agili, essenziali e complete, per orientarsi nella storia del mondo

50 curiosità sul personaggio più famoso creato da Walt Disney. I mini-ebook di Passerino Editore sono guide agili, essenziali e complete, per orientarsi nella storia del mondo.