Did you know Thomas Jeffersons grandson was an ax murderer? Dont you delight knowing some dinosaurs were teeny tiny as hens? Before buying that plane ticket, dont you NEED to know which exotic islands still have cannibals? Wonder what its like to live in Hell Town at the End of the World? How about an ailment so surreal its named after Alice in Wonderland? In Random Obsessions: Trivia You Cant Live Without, historian Nick Belardes has dug into the raw source material found in historical archives, scientific studies, and libraries the world over. Youll also read first-person interviews with people who can explain the unexplained, from the permanently puzzling Mothman conspiracy to secret Star Wars Jedi religious cults, and the charmingly eccentric reason why British aerospace engineers sent teddy bears floating out into space.
Truly trivia you cant live without, Random Obsessions is filled with facts, lists, definitions, and astonishing information guaranteed to provide you with the best cocktail conversation for many years to come! Your guide, Nick Belardes, has devoted his life to poking around the peculiar and perplexing. Explore the unknown stories behind why the nations capitol didnt stay in Philadelphia, why some fossils are smiling, and how, if Preparation H existed in the early 1800s, Napoleon would have won Waterloo. These real-world facts are outlandish enough to sharpen your brain and occupy your mind for hours of reading. This book is so fascinating and fun, youll become obsessed, too!
