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Strange Stories,Amazing Facts II

by Neil Ardley
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Unveiling truths amidst the world's baffling stories.

If curiosity about the world's enigmas keeps you up at night, "Strange Stories, Amazing Facts II" will be your nocturnal companion. Diving into this Reader's Digest collection is like embarking on a treasure hunt through history, science, and legend, finding gems of truth along the way. Each resolved mystery, from the identity of Robin Hood to the supposed strength-giving properties of spinach, will give you that satisfying 'aha!' moment, perfect for trivia lovers and inquisitive minds.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Strange Stories,Amazing Facts II

by Neil Ardley
$4.90 Now $3.90 Save 20%
ISBN: 9780895772732
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $39.90
Authors: Neil Ardley
Publisher: Readers Digest
Date of Publication: 1988-05-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Science, Nature
Related Topics: Popular Science, Nature
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 54 readers)

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Description

401 stories which sift through the implausible, the unlikely and the bizarre to reveal the bare facts. This book takes a look at the truths and the misconceptions surrounding the natural and the supernatural world, its past, present and future. Who was the real Robin Hood? Do trees talk? Why are some whales suicidal? Does spinach make you strong? Is the sun going out? Did Jesus ever visit England? Every one of these mysteries and many more are solved in this book.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Unveiling truths amidst the world's baffling stories.

If curiosity about the world's enigmas keeps you up at night, "Strange Stories, Amazing Facts II" will be your nocturnal companion. Diving into this Reader's Digest collection is like embarking on a treasure hunt through history, science, and legend, finding gems of truth along the way. Each resolved mystery, from the identity of Robin Hood to the supposed strength-giving properties of spinach, will give you that satisfying 'aha!' moment, perfect for trivia lovers and inquisitive minds.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.