In this disgustingly marvellous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy and more – all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways!
An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!
Did you know that every hour, more than one million slices of pizza are eaten in the United States? But this cheesy flatbread had a... Læs mere
Find out how pizza became the world's favorite comfort food in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of the HOW IT HAPPENED! series.
Learn about the rise of skateboarding in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of the HOW IT HAPPENED! series.
Whether you're attempting your first ollie or have perfected railsides, everyone can agree: skateboarding is seriously fun! Did you know that skateboarding used to be called sidewalk surfing and the sport can trace its roots back centuries?
Discover facts about detectives, poisons, lost cities, spy gadgets and more in this new addition to Britannica’s bestselling FACTopia! series!
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