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Strange Stories,Amazing Facts II

by Neil Ardley
RM17.91 MYR RM14.25 MYR 20% off
Strange Stories,Amazing Facts II - Thryft
Strange Stories,Amazing Facts II - Thryft

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.

Strange Stories,Amazing Facts II

by Neil Ardley
RM17.91 MYR RM14.25 MYR 20% off
ISBN: 9780895772732
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM132.57 MYR
Authors: Neil Ardley
Publisher: Readers Digest
Date of Publication: 1988-05-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 54 readers)

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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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.