9781450853958-1450853951-The Book of Extraordinary Facts

The Book of Extraordinary Facts

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ISBN-13: 9781450853958
ISBN-10: 1450853951
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Publications International Ltd.
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: Publications International, Ltd.
Format: Hardcover 704 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781450853958
ISBN-10: 1450853951
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Publications International Ltd.
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: Publications International, Ltd.
Format: Hardcover 704 pages

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The Book of Extraordinary Facts (ISBN-13: 9781450853958 and ISBN-10: 1450853951), written by authors Publications International Ltd., was published by Publications International, Ltd. in 2012. With an overall rating of 3.8 stars, it's a notable title among other Reference (Historical Study & Educational Resources, History, Encyclopedias & Subject Guides, Popular Culture, Social Sciences) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Book of Extraordinary Facts (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Reference books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.54.

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This gargantuan, 704-page hardcover book is chock-full of that information and more, covering pop culture, nature, technology, food, sports, art, history, religion, crime, and tales of the just plain weird. Learn about the strange collaboration between surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and comedy icon Harpo Marx. Read about what it was like to live during the London Blitz, and debunk popular urban legends. Get lassoed into facts about fascinating wedding customs around the world, and discover the reason behind one of the deadliest fires in American history.
What Hollywood star used her twin sister as her body double in a film? How do card sharks mark a deck? Where in California can you find the world s oldest living tree? Which U.S. president spent some pre-politics time as a male model?
Prepared to get lost perusing page after page of unusual facts, enthralling stories, and amusing anecdotes because The Book of Extraordinary Facts will keep you busy for hours!

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