The Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless History Fact-O-Pedia: A Startling Collection of Historical Trivia You'll Never Need to Know
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This book gathers a wide range of odd and little-known episodes from the past, presented as trivia rather than as a continuous narrative. Readers will find surprising details about famous figures, from childhood habits that seem strange by today's standards to peculiar fears and personal quirks. Some entries cover inventions and everyday objects whose origins are less familiar than one might expect. Each short item is designed to be dipped into, making the volume suited to browsing, quizzing friends or simply enjoying the oddities of history.
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