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Misconceptions: A Guide to the World's Most Popular Myths
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Well, it probably is. Misconceptions explores some of the world's most popular false facts and reveal unexpected truths that will shock even the most experienced brainiacs! Misconceptions breaks down the world's most widely believed lies, And that's just scratching the surface! Deep within the pages of Misconceptions , you'll find pieces of information that will blow away your family, friends, and dinner date. Become the resident expert on history (Did George Washington really have wooden teeth?), wildlife (No, toads don't really cause warts...), science (Are meteors actually on fire when they reach the Earth?), and more! With life-altering fun facts and hilarious explanations, this gift book will make learning enjoyable!
- GenresNonfiction
224 pages, Paperback
Published September 7, 2021
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About the author
Tim Rayborn
51 books29 followersTim Rayborn is a historian, medievalist, and musician, with an MA and PhD from the University of Leeds in England. He is a writer on a variety of topics in history and the arts, from the academic to the amusing to the appalling. He has written nearly 50 books to date.
A professional musician with a specialty in medieval repertoire, he plays dozens of musical instruments, has appeared on more than 40 recordings, and has performed in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
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October 11, 2021
Audience: Fans of books and TV shows such as "QI" and "Mythbusters" that disprove commonly held misconceptions; Sadistic pub quizmasters.
The Good: A plethora of misconceptions (some more common than others) and urban legends are debunked by the author in short, well-written paragraphs.
The Bad: There were quite a few typos in the soft copy edition I read.
The Ugly: None
Verdict: A quick, fun read that will entertain and enlighten.
The Good: A plethora of misconceptions (some more common than others) and urban legends are debunked by the author in short, well-written paragraphs.
The Bad: There were quite a few typos in the soft copy edition I read.
The Ugly: None
Verdict: A quick, fun read that will entertain and enlighten.
April 27, 2022
a fun little book of facts, i enjoyed it!
i have no idea how much to trust all of these but that's not exactly why i read it anyway so
i have no idea how much to trust all of these but that's not exactly why i read it anyway so
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews