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Interesting Facts Books - Bizarre Events - The Largest Collection Of Weird Historical Stories That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of!
Welcome to the amazing world of weird history, interesting historical stories and bizarre events.
As you dive into the pages of "BIZARRE EVENTS", you’ll find mind-blowing historical stories waiting to tickle your curiosity.
Take an epic journey through time with over 300 pages of the craziest and most jaw-dropping tales you've NEVER heard of!
Have you heard of eating mummies for dinner? Or how about the wild dance party that lasted for a month where some people even danced themselves to death? Yes, you heard it right – danced until they died!
Hold on to your hats as you explore stories of giant waves of sticky molasses, evil forks, baby raffles, horse senators, the great toilet paper panic and much more! This is your trusty guide to making bizarre history come alive.
Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a wild ride, "BIZARRE EVENTS" is the perfect ticket to a world where the strange and unusual reign supreme. So, buckle up, because the extraordinary is just a turn of the page away!
As you dive into the pages of "BIZARRE EVENTS", you’ll find mind-blowing historical stories waiting to tickle your curiosity.
Take an epic journey through time with over 300 pages of the craziest and most jaw-dropping tales you've NEVER heard of!
Have you heard of eating mummies for dinner? Or how about the wild dance party that lasted for a month where some people even danced themselves to death? Yes, you heard it right – danced until they died!
Hold on to your hats as you explore stories of giant waves of sticky molasses, evil forks, baby raffles, horse senators, the great toilet paper panic and much more! This is your trusty guide to making bizarre history come alive.
Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a wild ride, "BIZARRE EVENTS" is the perfect ticket to a world where the strange and unusual reign supreme. So, buckle up, because the extraordinary is just a turn of the page away!
318 pages, Paperback
Published December 10, 2023
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About the author
Bennett Patterson
17 books3 followersBennett Patterson is an adventurous author with a passion for history, fascinating facts, and exploring the world’s fun side.
From writing about timeless events to crafting lists of exciting activities like “1,000 Fun Things to Do in Retirement,” he brings a delightful mix of knowledge and enjoyment to his readers.
A versatile writer at heart, Bennett covers a broad range of topics with a fresh perspective and a dash of humor, inviting readers to learn and explore in unique ways.
From writing about timeless events to crafting lists of exciting activities like “1,000 Fun Things to Do in Retirement,” he brings a delightful mix of knowledge and enjoyment to his readers.
A versatile writer at heart, Bennett covers a broad range of topics with a fresh perspective and a dash of humor, inviting readers to learn and explore in unique ways.
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February 11, 2024
A great book of facts and trivia, which is equally balanced between the well known and obscure. The writing style is fantastic, easily digestable and interesting
The only thing that this book may benefit from is some sort of sections or chapters (and this is just my personal preference) to ground the facts in a geographical location or genre.
The book is wonderfully entertaining and very interesting. A fun, light read
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The only thing that this book may benefit from is some sort of sections or chapters (and this is just my personal preference) to ground the facts in a geographical location or genre.
The book is wonderfully entertaining and very interesting. A fun, light read
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 10, 2024
I received a free copy of this book and am leaving this feedback voluntarily. While some of the stories were interesting, I had already heard or read them before. It had a very similar flow and vibe to “How George Washington Fleeced the Nation” by Phil Mason, which is one of the places I had read some of the stories before. I struggled with the author’s writing style which also made it harder for me to read.
April 15, 2024
Some facts were interesting and eye opening. I'm a trivia buff and most of these I haven't come across before. Great read. I got this copy from book sirens and this is my honestcand voluntary review.
April 28, 2024
What better way to entertain your friends at parties than to engross yourself in this fascinating collection of historical ephemera. Bennet Paterson, whose very name invokes scholarly research coupled with little known facts, presents a fascinating and entertaining narrative. While it’s easy for such works to fall victim to apocryphal and misleading information, Paterson keeps his narrative believable. The title may be a lot to take in, but Bizarre Facts: The Largest Collection of Weird Historical Stories That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of is a worthy read. Some of the tales are a bit too much to mention, but they are nonetheless interesting. The one drawback to the collection is a lack of verifiable sources.
Dentures From the Dead:
We all know the story of George Washington and his wooden teeth. Would it surprise you to learn that it’s totally apocryphal? Of course not. You are an intelligent person, but I am sure at one point in your life you have heard someone state unequivocally that George Washington had wooden teeth? This is not true. Wooden teeth? That makes no sense! Ever chew on a toothpick? Like many people of his time, Washington did have dentures. It was not uncommon for a person to have partial, or even full, dentures made from the teeth of dead people. Yes, the largest source of teeth came from dead people.
Abe Lincoln in the Wrestling Hall of Fame:
Abraham Lincoln wore many inordinately tall hats in his career. Circuit layer, postmaster, budding politician, and wrestler. Yes, wrestler. It’s no secret Honest Abe was a brawler. Despite a lanky frame and gaunt features, Abraham Lincoln was a fierce fighter and was well known for his wrestling prowess in his time. In 1992, he was even inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. This was long before Wrestling was acknowledged as a professional sport, but was a pastime that many engaged in.
Life Imitates Art:
In 1898 a little-known writer named Morgan Robertson published a short novel called Futility. The story centers around an indescribable new ocean liner which strikes an iceberg and sinks in the North Atlantic. 14 years later, this work of fiction became a painful reality when the Titanic suffered the same fate as its literary counterpart. Some felt that the novel was prophetic while others simply saw it as ironic. It’s true that icebergs were a common cause of disasters at sea, especially in the North Atlantic. In fact, there were speed restrictions in place at the time Titanic met her fate due to the difficulty associated with spotting and avoiding collusion---restrictions the Titanic ignored. The Titans challenged the Gods…and suffered the consequences. The irony of the novel and the reality was not lost.
The West Point Grog Riot of 1826
The cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point are forbidden from drinking. This does not mean that they do not indulge. In fact, getting around the rules was often a source of pride for many famous military leaders in their personal memoirs. One incident that stands out is the Christmas Egnot Riot of 1826. Eggnog was not forbidden, but when some of the more mischievous cadets added Whiskey, things got out of hand. Furniture was smashed, fist fights occurred, and campus police arrested several dozen students. Interesting historical fact that the author omitted, one of the leaders of this event was Jefferson Davis—future Colonel in the U.S. Army, U.S Secretary of War, Senator, and President of the Confederacy.
Analysis:
Bizarre Facts: The Largest Collection of Weird Historical Stories That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of! Is packed full of fascinating, tantalizing, and hilarious information. A comprehensive bibliography page would have helped lend weight to the narrative as many of the “facts’ contained have questionable origins. It's well-known that George Washington chopped down a Cherry Tree and confessed to his crime. Or is it? Emperor Caligula appointed a horse to the Roman Senate. Did he? Or did this story just come out long after his assassination by his own bodyguards? It’s true that a novella was published that seemed to foreshadow the events that played out in real life for the Titanic. Lacking an extensive resource page, it is up to the reader to verify the facts presented within. This does not take away from the enjoyment of reading the curious vignettes within.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Dentures From the Dead:
We all know the story of George Washington and his wooden teeth. Would it surprise you to learn that it’s totally apocryphal? Of course not. You are an intelligent person, but I am sure at one point in your life you have heard someone state unequivocally that George Washington had wooden teeth? This is not true. Wooden teeth? That makes no sense! Ever chew on a toothpick? Like many people of his time, Washington did have dentures. It was not uncommon for a person to have partial, or even full, dentures made from the teeth of dead people. Yes, the largest source of teeth came from dead people.
Abe Lincoln in the Wrestling Hall of Fame:
Abraham Lincoln wore many inordinately tall hats in his career. Circuit layer, postmaster, budding politician, and wrestler. Yes, wrestler. It’s no secret Honest Abe was a brawler. Despite a lanky frame and gaunt features, Abraham Lincoln was a fierce fighter and was well known for his wrestling prowess in his time. In 1992, he was even inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. This was long before Wrestling was acknowledged as a professional sport, but was a pastime that many engaged in.
Life Imitates Art:
In 1898 a little-known writer named Morgan Robertson published a short novel called Futility. The story centers around an indescribable new ocean liner which strikes an iceberg and sinks in the North Atlantic. 14 years later, this work of fiction became a painful reality when the Titanic suffered the same fate as its literary counterpart. Some felt that the novel was prophetic while others simply saw it as ironic. It’s true that icebergs were a common cause of disasters at sea, especially in the North Atlantic. In fact, there were speed restrictions in place at the time Titanic met her fate due to the difficulty associated with spotting and avoiding collusion---restrictions the Titanic ignored. The Titans challenged the Gods…and suffered the consequences. The irony of the novel and the reality was not lost.
The West Point Grog Riot of 1826
The cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point are forbidden from drinking. This does not mean that they do not indulge. In fact, getting around the rules was often a source of pride for many famous military leaders in their personal memoirs. One incident that stands out is the Christmas Egnot Riot of 1826. Eggnog was not forbidden, but when some of the more mischievous cadets added Whiskey, things got out of hand. Furniture was smashed, fist fights occurred, and campus police arrested several dozen students. Interesting historical fact that the author omitted, one of the leaders of this event was Jefferson Davis—future Colonel in the U.S. Army, U.S Secretary of War, Senator, and President of the Confederacy.
Analysis:
Bizarre Facts: The Largest Collection of Weird Historical Stories That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of! Is packed full of fascinating, tantalizing, and hilarious information. A comprehensive bibliography page would have helped lend weight to the narrative as many of the “facts’ contained have questionable origins. It's well-known that George Washington chopped down a Cherry Tree and confessed to his crime. Or is it? Emperor Caligula appointed a horse to the Roman Senate. Did he? Or did this story just come out long after his assassination by his own bodyguards? It’s true that a novella was published that seemed to foreshadow the events that played out in real life for the Titanic. Lacking an extensive resource page, it is up to the reader to verify the facts presented within. This does not take away from the enjoyment of reading the curious vignettes within.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 10, 2024
I received this ARC from Book Sirens.
Well it's hard to categorize this book because it contains almost all non-fiction genres. For those who like to read about odd-facts, this is your baby. From speculations about ancient/recent historical speculation, to actual verifiable facts, it's all in here.
So read it and enjoy but don't expect to find anything that mind boggling, most are just run of the mill.
Well it's hard to categorize this book because it contains almost all non-fiction genres. For those who like to read about odd-facts, this is your baby. From speculations about ancient/recent historical speculation, to actual verifiable facts, it's all in here.
So read it and enjoy but don't expect to find anything that mind boggling, most are just run of the mill.
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