Curiosities & Wonders 31

The best of the weirdest news, facts, and fun from all over the world! Where else could you learn about a woman who broke her legs flying a pig, a student who got credit for dressing like a lobster,……続きを見る

Open this book anywhere, any time, any place for bite-size morsels of essential (and not-so-essential) knowledge. We have two mottos here at Portable Press: “Get smart” and “Have fun.” As the publis……続きを見る

From Mesoamerican mysteries to local legends, history waits to be unearthed on Colorado’s western slope . . . A crew of historians, archaeologists, and scientists, the Western Investigations Team us……続きを見る

A comprehensive reference volume of significant explorers, pioneers, and conquerors, from the ancient world to the twentieth century. Since the days when Alexander the Great vastly expanded the Hell……続きを見る

Updated & expandedーthis entry in the bestselling bathroom reader series is full of hockey trivia on the sport’s colorful history, legendary players, and more. The Bathroom Readers’ Institute has ad……続きを見る

The beloved bathroom reader series continues with this twenty-ninth edition that’s overflowing with strange facts on an assortment of topics. What’s so uncanny about the twenty-ninth annual edition ……続きを見る

An illustrated compendium of obscure facts and little-known wonders from the Civil War Era, a perfect gift for history buffs and Civil war enthusiasts. With three million soldiers scattered along a ……続きを見る

This entertaining compendium of bite-sized articles reveals the stranger-than-sci-fi world of strange science. From the oddest theories to the most astounding discoveries to the biggest blunders, St……続きを見る

“By playing with notions of collecting and cataloging, this anthology offers a range of investigations into detritus and forgotten ephemera.”ーColin Dickey, coeditor of The Morbid Anatomy Anthology ……続きを見る

Paranormal expert Hans Holzer investigates some of the strangest and most difficult cases of loved ones who are simply not ready to leave their earthly lives The “stay-behind,” a term coined by prof……続きを見る

From an illustrator for San Francisco’s Exploratorium, a visual journey that shows how beautiful science really is. With original illustrations that deftly explain the strange-but-true world of scie……続きを見る

Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he investigates the most famous, and infamous, real-life haunted houses Perhaps no other paranormal situation captures our imagin……続きを見る

Bizarre historical tidbits about quirky queens, hippopotamus soup, shrunken heads, and much more! This exciting title from the folks at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute contains the strangest short h……続きを見る

“[Brodman] shares the results of years of research and world travel to show . . . just how wildly divergent ideas about sexuality and gender roles can be.” ーVice This book is a humorous glimpse of ……続きを見る

A study of dozens of hidden animalsーfrom the chupacabra to Mongolian death wormsーdrawing on eyewitness accounts from around the world. This informative book includes information, interviews, and s……続きを見る

Amazing forgotten true stories from the creator of the Useless Information blog and podcast. A prominent lawyer leaves his entire estate to a town for the establishment of a library that forbids wom……続きを見る

Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he tracks the ghosts of Americans who made history, including national heroes, Hollywood stars, and famous and infamous figures w……続きを見る

Professor Hans Holzer, an expert in paranormal activity and parapsychology, explains the distinction between true ghosts and spirit visits, with examples from some of the most famous cases of “ghost……続きを見る

Professor Hans Holzer carefully examines historic photographic evidence of ghosts and paranormal activity, explaining which images contain convincing proof and which may be trickery For more than a ……続きを見る

Paranormal expert Hans Holzer investigates the strangest cases of possessionーthe rare and disturbing instances when a ghost attaches itself to a living person Professor Hans Holzer explores the chi……続きを見る

From the renowned parapsychologist. “The holy grail of his work . . . from Hollywood to the White House to Amityville and beyond . . . fascinating insights” (Knight of Angels).** Join paranormal exp……続きを見る

Join paranormal expert and ghost hunter Hans Holzer as he investigates the most famous haunted locations around the world Ghosts have been known to haunt not only houses but other locations as well……続きを見る

Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he explores ghostly manifestations of every variety and delves into the true nature of the “other side” In this groundbreaking wo……続きを見る

Paranormal expert Hanz Holzer investigates some of the most famous poltergeists in history Poltergeist is a German term that translates simply to “noisy ghost.” One of the main characteristics of a ……続きを見る

Celebrate the winners of this competition for Weirdest, Wildest, and Most Hilarious Trivia of the Year . . . Forget the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globesーafter two decades of producing interesting……続きを見る

Mind-effing factoidsーfrom anatomy awareness to CIA catsーand quirky commentary that give the traditional trivia book a fun reboot. Which came first, Brad Pitt or lasers? Who, what, or where is “shr……続きを見る

Buckle up for a very odd ride through history with entertaining trivia about the odd things humans have done . . . This book is packed with fun facts about: Quirky inventions: Everyone knows about m……続きを見る

Take a seat and settle inーit’s a gigantic treasury of trivia and humor for our twenty-fifth (is that porcelain?) anniversary! IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Gold Winner in Humor ForeWord Reviews Book……続きを見る

The host of the eponymous podcast “takes readers on an adventure through several well-researched categories of facts and trivia . . . with a dash of humor” (Elise Hennessy, author of the Blood Legac……続きを見る

A delightfully informative guide to two of the world’s most rewarding pleasuresーfine wine and great literatureーthat make for an irresistible pairing. Nothing in the world is more satisfying to the……続きを見る