The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful

Name: The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781577153412
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Curious and Incredible Facts that Will Blow Your Mind

By Milo Rossi

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The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful by Milo Rossi is a delightful collection that dives into the strange and quirky aspects of our world. Filled with humorous anecdotes and intriguing facts, it explores unique phenomena, peculiar traditions, and odd historical events in a light-hearted manner. This book offers readers a whimsical journey through the eccentricities of life, making it both an entertaining and enlightening read.
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You might enjoy this delightful compilation of the oddest and most intriguing facts from around the world if you have a penchant for the peculiar and enjoy having a good laugh. It's a great choice for those who appreciate a blend of humour and curiosity, making it perfect for entertaining friends with quirky trivia or simply indulging in a light-hearted read.

The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful features over 100 illustrated explanations of some of the most intriguing and entertaining facts from life, culture, and a range of other fascinating topics.

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Discover a plethora of intriguing and entertaining facts from archaeology and history, brought to life with clever illustrations and full-colour design. In The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful, TikTok educator and YouTuber Milo Rossi presents an assortment of funny and detailed anecdotes of some of the more quotidian mysteries of life, such as:

Why do people wear wedding bands on their left hand?

What stew can you eat today that you could have eaten thousands of years ago?

What happened to 168 bottles of Champagne that ended up on the floor of the Baltic Sea?

Although these are questions that we may have never thought to ask, who knows when they'll actually come in handy in our everyday lives? The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful offers an opportunity for readers of all ages to expand their knowledge on some of the most extraordinary facts.

Coupled with engaging design and illustrations, The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful takes the saying "you learn something new every day" to a new extreme. With this reference, the whole family will delight in the surprise and serendipity of learning new things!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful by Milo Rossi is appreciated for being both entertaining and educational, especially for students curious about humanity's grand questions. It has been praised for its engaging approach to discussing intriguing topics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781577153412

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Wellfleet Press,U.S.

Illustration: 500 illustrations

Contributors:

Narrator Milo Rossi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 1089g

Pages: 256

Collections

Education & Reference Fiction Humour Milo Rossi Science & Nature

About the Author

Milo Rossi is an environmental scientist, archaeologist, and science educator residing near Boston, Massachusetts. His earliest career skills as orator and short film-maker morphed into social-media content creator in 2021. With an insatiable interest in our planet's history and human evolution, Milo has leveraged his effusive personality to teach a rapidly growing audience about archaeology, prehistory, and travel discovery. Graduating from the University of Maine in 2022, Milo's expertise of interdisciplinary sciences and their truths inspires learning among a far-reaching audience of three million followers with an engaging teaching style and quick-witted humor. The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful is Milo's first published book.