Provides answers to a diverse collection of over one thousand commonly asked questions, covering such areas as animals, buildings, transportation, food, the human body, and going green.

Offers suspicious stories, fishy facts, and dubious lists, encouraging readers to determine which facts are true and which are false.

Takes readers on a journey through the world's lesser known marvels, from a pumpkin regatta in Oregon to Lithuania's hill of crosses. "Featuring communist bunkers, burning gas craters and at least one sponge-rock flourescent grotto built by Polish monks, this book reveals weird and wonderful sights that the crowds don't reach. From eerie natural wonders to historical oddities and bizarre architecture, this is a travel companion for the incurably...

This behemoth of a book is overflowing with the incredible stories, surprising facts, weird news, little-known origins, forgotten history, fun wordplay, and everything else that millions of loyal fans have come to expect from world's best-selling bathroom reading series. As always, it's divided by length: quickies for the reader on the go, medium-sized articles for those with a few minutes to spare, and extra-long pieces for those truly leg-numbing...

From the creator of the webcomic "xkcd" comes a series of simply annotated blueprints that explain everything from nuclear bombs to ballpoint pens.

"In these lectures, Professor Susan A. Johnston of the George Washington University applies an archaeological perspective to the biggest myths and mysteries in world history. Using the scientific method, she suggests the most likely scenarios for interpreting our shared past in a way that is true to the evidence and highlights the accomplishments of our ancient human ancestors"--Container.

“Texas Myths and Legends” explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Texas's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Texas history. The more than a dozen stories answer questions such as: Is the "Navidad Wildman"-aka Bigfoot-alive and well in Texas? Was the creature in one Texas woman's freezer the legendary...

Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.