Attack of the Killer Facts!: 1,001 Terrifying Truths about the Little Green Men, Government Mind-Control, Flesh-Eating Bacteria, and Goat-Sucking Vampires

by Eric Grzymkowski

Factoid Attack: Inherent sadistic streak in dentists confirmed!The electric chair was invented by a dentist, Dr. Alfred Southwick. "Not surprising, dentists have been perfecting torture devices for centuries."

Factoid Attack: Galaxy at risk! Intelligent life in short supply!In 1961, Astronomer Frank Drake estimated the number of probable intelligent civilizations inhabiting our galaxy. Using conservative numbers, that estimate came to 10,000. "Unfortunately, we are not included in that total."

Factoid Attack: Colorblind bulls hate all matadors equally!The color of a matador's cape, or "muleta," is traditionally red, which is widely believed to irritate the bull. In reality, bulls are colorblind, so it is irrelevant what color cape a matador uses to antagonize them. "Shot in the dark, but maybe it's the being stabbed with swords bit that pisses them off."

Forget "Fringe," "Warehouse 13," and "The X-Files." In this book, you'll find more weird and wacko truths than in all those combined. From golden poison dart frogs with enough venom to kill ten grown humans to cockroaches that can survive radiation 15 times stronger than what kills people, scary and strange just got scarier--and stranger!

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor

320 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2011

Reviews

[Tammie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love these types of books and this one doesn't disappoint. I really enjoyed the wide range of topics- food, circus freaks, myths, and insane asylums are just some topics covered by the author. The only drawback to this book are the comments after the facts, but the reader can easily ignore these if he or she wishes to do so.

[Jake]

Awesome!! I was blown away with facts!! Just sayin did anybody know that the deadliest disease is Botulism?

[Douglas Reedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and interesting book.

I truly enjoyed reading this trivia book. It covers a wide range of subjects from around the world. It is sprinkled with humor that most people will enjoy.

[Jennifer Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is well written and organized.Interesting and addicting .Highly recommended!

[BradyWorksAtMallwart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was, hands-down, the funniest book I have ever read. However, it does contain some mature content and explicit language, so I would not recommend it for anybody under the age of 13.

[Robert Kiehn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book does indeed contain 1,001 facts some of which
are little known facts and trivia.

This is a well written, humorous and really interesting
book that you can bring along and read just about anywhere
even in the bathroom!

Many facts in this book pertain to History, Science, Cryptozoology,
Urban Legends, UFO's, Aliens, The Paranormal, Ghosts, World History,
Ancient History, Conspiracy Theory's, Medical Oddities, Serial Killers,
Various Interesting Trivia, etc.

It is easy to read and fun to learn things you may not have known
about otherwise.

[Antonis · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 / 5

For what it is, this was actually a fine book. It's full of short little weird and funny facts from all kinds of categories. It's perfect as a toilet book (in that good kind of way) or for a doctor's waiting room etc. Other than that, there's not much to say as it's not a novel or even fiction. If you find it cheap, get it, otherwise I would not really bother.

[Kyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heavy reading it isn't, but it is fun, great for don't-have-a-lot-of-time reading, and the author's comments are fun too. You learn bunches of stuff you'll find interesting even though you never thought you wanted to know it.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick, easy read full of interesting factoids that will entertain and horrify.

[Utena · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read filled with both fascinating and horrifying facts of myth creatures and things that would make you cringe. You will truly enjoy this little read.

[Tiff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting facts in this book- a must read!

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice book about random but scary trivia!

[L. Duhigg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phobia-aholics beware! Fun book.