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Tales Of Stupidity, Strangeness, And Mythconceptions Throughout The Ages
Andrews McMeel Publishing
May 2007
On Sale: May 1, 2007
320 pages
ISBN: 0740760548
EAN: 9780740760549
Paperback
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Non-Fiction History
If it would shock you to learn that Benjamin Franklin
didn't discover electricity, you'll appreciate this take
on hundreds of historical legends and debacles. Historians
and humorists alike may be surprised to learn
that: Samuel Prescott made the famous horseback ride
into Concord, not Paul Revere. As a member of Parliament,
Isaac Newton spoke only once. He asked for an open window.
On April 24, 1898, Spain declared war on the U.S., thus
starting the Spanish-American War. The U.S. declared war
the very next day, but not wanting to be outdone, had the
date on the declaration changed from April 25 to April
21.With these and many other stories, leading humorist
Leland Gregory once again highlights both the strange and
the funny side of humankind.
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Re: Stupid History
This look like an interesting and funny book.
(J Harper 6:35pm August 15, 2010)
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