The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: (Name Meanings, Fun Facts, Word Origins, Etymology) Patrick Foote
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Listverse.com's Ultimate Book of Bizarre Lists: Fascinating Facts and Shocking Trivia on Movies, Music, Crime, Celebrities, History, and More
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Another incredible collection of unusual trivia sure to shock and amaze, from the people who brought you The Ultimate Book of Top Ten Lists.
Discover freaks of nature, odd crimes, shocking deaths, devastating disasters, blood-curdling rites, crazy conspiracies and much more. Here are just some of the lists full of fascinating facts awaiting you inside:
•Gruesome Torture Devices
•Mass Hysteria Outbreaks
•Unbelievable Miniatures
•Disturbingly Scary Clowns
•Outer Space Mysteries
•Astonishing Aphrodisiacs
•Disgusting Ancient Jobs
•Spooky Sports Curses
•World-Famous Penises
•Mail-Order-Bride Shockers
•Brutal Pope Deaths
•Outrageous Wedding Locales
•Grossest Edible Animals
•Appalling Religious Practices
© 2010 Ulysses Press (Ebook): 9781569758854
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Ebook: November 1, 2010
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