Everyone has heard a story too outrageous to be true. The Everything Tall Tales, Legends, and Other Outrageous Lies Book explains how these popular misconceptions began. Inside this fascinating book, you will be entertained by the truth behind some of our favorite stories, from the real models for mythical heroes like Paul Bunyan, to the source for urban legends like the alligators in the sewers of New York City. Packed with fascinating explanations of popular un-truths and half-truths, this book will please anyone looking for great trivia and the real stories behind American folklore.
It features:
Internet hoaxes, such as the e-mail tax and the Good Times virus
Modern urban legends, such as the Hitler diaries and the Roswell incident
Entertainment intrigues - from the suicide of George reeves, the actor who played Superman, to Elvis sightings
Consumer frauds, such as pyramid schemes and stock swindles
Folk tales about heroes such as Johnny Appleseed and John Henry
And much, much more!
