Weird Science History

Step into the extraordinary with Weird History Stories. Dive into the captivating world of history's quirks and curiosities as this book unveils a collection of intriguing tales. From peculiar incidents to astonishing discoveries, this volume presents an array of interesting stories in history, guaranteed to pique the curiosity of readers young and old. Explore the lesser-known corners of the past, where fact is indeed stranger than fiction.Here are just a few of the many stories you'll read about: Hear about Sam Patch and his propensity to jump off of waterfalls Learn about some of the ...

Ignite your child’s curiosity in just minutes a day—no screens, no boredom, and no repeated facts, even if your young explorer has heard it all before! Do you wish your child would put down the tablet and pick up a book that’s just as entertaining—and a whole lot more educational? Have you struggled to find a gift that keeps curious minds engaged and learning, without the yawns or eye-rolls? Are you searching for a resource that sparks endless “Wow!” moments, answers their wildest questions, and inspires new adventures far beyond the page? If you nodded yes, you’re in the ...

Does your child ask “why?” all day long? The Big Book of Whys for Curious Kids gives children ages 8–12 clear, fascinating answers to the big questions they actually ask — about the human body, space, animals, nature, history, science, and how the world works. Why do we dream? Why is the Sun so hot? Why do animals act the way they do? Why do people go to war? Why does your stomach growl? Why do stars shine? Perfect for curious kids, reluctant readers, homeschool families, classroom discussion, road trips, bedtime reading, and screen-free learning time. Unlike books filled with one-...

The first-ever social and scientific history of masturbation, which unapologetically critiques a system that has sought to control the very human desire for self-pleasure. Part sex-positive expose, part fascinating science, DIY spotlights generations of sex education countering anti-masturbation pseudoscience with empowering truths about pleasure. This sex book is perfect for fans of Mary Roach books like Bonk or anyone curious about the history of sex and masturbation.

Discover the Weird, the Wonderful, and the Downright Mind-Boggling! Did you know that the internet weighs about as much as a single strawberry? Or that it actually rains glass sideways on a gas giant planet 63 light-years away? 1,000 Weird But True Facts takes you on a journey through 40 themed chapters packed with 25 incredible facts each. This isn’t just a list of trivia; it’s a window into the fascinating science, history, and culture that shape our world. From the "beating heart" glacier on Pluto to the reason why birds are actually living dinosaurs, this collection is designed to ...

In this exhilarating and mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies offers listeners a glimpse of how quantum physics has led to a quantum technology revolution. Quantum 2.0 reveals how today’s brightest minds are harnessing exotic states of matter that have no counterpart in everyday life. Specifically, all eyes are on entanglement, called “spooky” by Einstein, which links the activities of separated particles even across vast distances.

With this outrageous new novel, China Miéville has written one of the strangest, funniest, and flat-out scariest books you will read this—or any other—year. The London that comes to life in Kraken is a weird metropolis awash in secret currents of myth and magic, where criminals, police...

The Underground Knowledge Series VI–X plunges readers deeper into the shadows of global power, exposing the hidden forces shaping society in ways most people never imagine. In this controversial and explosive box set, bestselling authors James & Lance Morcan continue their relentless investigation into the world’s most secretive institutions, controversial subjects, and suppressed truths. BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD: How the Global Elite Drown Poor Nations in a Sea of Debt reveals how developing nations are systematically crippled by debt, corruption, and predatory global financial ...

A rollicking, myth-busting history of sex that moves from historical attempts at birth control to Hildegard von Bingen’s treatise on the female orgasm, demystifying plenty of urban legends along the way. Roman physicians told female patients they should sneeze out as much semen as possible...

WARNING: Reading this book while on the throne will make your bathroom breaks exceptionally entertaining, potentially causing delays in resuming your regular schedule! Ever pondered why reading in the bathroom makes you feel extra enlightened? Or the surprising truth about why some birds can sleep while standing up? (Hint: It's not due to their impeccable balance!) Hold onto your plungers, curious minds! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure through history, science, pop culture and the bizarre... in the pages of "At Home On The Throne", a hilariously addictive Bathroom Reader! ...

Using academic, comprehensive, logical, and, at times, mathematical approaches, The Science of Weird Shit convincingly debunks ESP, communicating with the dead, and alien abduction claims, among other phenomena. All the while, however, French maintains that our belief in such phenomena is neither ridiculous nor trivial; if anything, such claims can tell us a great deal about the human mind if we pay them the attention they are due.

From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and culture Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they...

1,200+ COLLECTION OF UNUSUAL FACTS A Collection of Weird But True, Wacky, Fun, Surprising Facts from the Wildest Corners of Nature, Animals, the Human Body, Food, Planet Earth, Outer Space, Science, History, and Beyond for Curious Kids Think you know the world? Think again! From octopuses with three hearts… to cheese that’s full of live maggots… to a planet made of pure diamond—this unusual facts book is stuffed with the weirdest, wackiest, and most wonderful truths ever discovered. Perfect for fans of Weird But True books for kids, it’s a page-flipping adventure into the bizarre,...

🤯 Reality Is Stranger Than You Think Did you know that bananas are naturally radioactive? That sharks are older than trees? That male seahorses get pregnant? Prepare to have your mind blown by 84 verified facts that sound absolutely impossible—but are completely, scientifically true. 🔬 What's Inside: ✨ Science That Sounds Impossible – Glass doesn't flow. Lightning is hotter than the Sun's surface. You can slow light to 17 meters per second. 🌌 Space Is Absurd – Venus has days longer than years. Saturn would float in water. It rains diamonds on Neptune. 🦎 Nature Is Wild ...

Did you know that Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the iPhone than the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza? Did you also know that there's a lake so pink that it looks like a strawberry milkshake?... but don't drink the water! 250 Random Facts for Curious Kids will absolutely BLOW YOUR MIND with some of the coolest, most interesting facts you've ever heard! Like, did you know the world's largest pizza was over 131ft in diameter? You'd need a few friends to help you eat that one! Learning facts is totally awesome for your child because it: Boosts their brainpower: Learning new ...

Napoleon was defeated by rabbits. The CIA tried to weaponize a cat (it died immediately). You've never physically touched anything in your entire life. Ancient Greeks built a computer 2,000 years too early. Your brain rewrites your memories every time you access them. And that's just the first chapter. Welcome to Dr. Factenstein's World of Weird—where history makes no sense, science violates your intuition, nature refuses to behave, and your body has been lying to you since birth. Inside you'll discover: Why honey is immortal (and judging you) How Rome built concrete that outlasts modern ...

A rock slides across the desert on its own. A novel sank the Titanic fourteen years early. A man sold the Eiffel Tower, twice. Every one of those is true, and every one of them is in here. Amazing Stories for Smart Kids collects nearly 400 short true stories across 21 chapters, for the child who asks "why" forty times a day and is never quite satisfied with the answer. Each entry is a minute long: the fact, the surprise, and on to the next one. Read it straight through or open it anywhere. A full-page illustration opens every chapter. What is inside Space and the Universe - a sugar cube of ...

Is Your Young Slugger Ready for the Wildest, Truest Baseball Stories Ever Told? Give your child or teen a book that finally makes baseball thrilling. Packed with the impossible moments that turned ordinary kids into the greatest players. A boy who could not stop growing. A rookie in bright Brooklyn white told not to swing back. A two-way star who would not pick between hitting and pitching. Legends. Records that refuse to die. All in one book. Inside you'll find: Greatest Stories: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr., Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and more. True biographies ...

A thriller of war that never was—of survival in an impossible city—of surreal cataclysm. In The Last Days of New Paris, China Miéville entwines true historical events and people with his daring, uniquely imaginative brand of fiction, reconfiguring history and art into something new...

Apport: The manifestation or creation of objects by supernatural or unknown means. How do you explain objects falling out of thin air? How is it possible that objects manifest during seances? Are we receiving things from other planes of existence or the spirit world? Is someone or something from some other reality playing tricks on us? This book explores the bizarre subject of apports, objects moving, manifesting, and disappearing by themselves. Like a trickster in the night, they occur without any explanation. The author delves into the strange world of physical mediumship, psychics, ...