So what DOES happen to a torn dollar bill? And what should you do with a defective coin? Dr. Knowledge answers these questions and provides many more fascinating facts in this entertaining book about everyone’s favorite subject—money! Packed with unusual, amusing, and interesting information on everything from the history of the credit card to the history of social security numbers, from the most valuable coin to the wealthiest person in the world, Dr. Knowledge fills this book with more information about money than imaginable. Noteworthy quotes are sprinkled throughout the book, too, telling you some of the best things ever said about money. It’s a book that will give you something to think about next time you open your wallet!
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What can you say about a holiday on which we invite a strange old bearded man to break and enter our house—and leave him a snack for his troubles? Imagine an illustrated “urban legends” collection devoted to Christmas and you’ll understand this fact-packed compilation of curiosities, lists, and anecdotes dealing with a worldwide holiday that has become as much an orgy of consumerism as it is a sacred celebration.
Many crimes and catastrophes have taken place around Christmas and this book recounts them all, along with strange customs from many lands (e.g., the African nation that celebrates Christmas by eating fried caterpillars), the many peculiar incarnations of Santa Claus, and some truly hair-raising gifts people have been known to give one another. Weird Christmas is a fresh, irreverent look at a heartfelt tradition.
Illustrated with cunning original artwork by Lisa Weber as well as black-and-white photographs, this gift-worthy little volume goes behind the scenes at the Christmas pageant for a smart, funny, and eye-opening look at the biggest day on the calendar. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Many crimes and catastrophes have taken place around Christmas and this book recounts them all, along with strange customs from many lands (e.g., the African nation that celebrates Christmas by eating fried caterpillars), the many peculiar incarnations of Santa Claus, and some truly hair-raising gifts people have been known to give one another. Weird Christmas is a fresh, irreverent look at a heartfelt tradition.
Illustrated with cunning original artwork by Lisa Weber as well as black-and-white photographs, this gift-worthy little volume goes behind the scenes at the Christmas pageant for a smart, funny, and eye-opening look at the biggest day on the calendar. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Charles Reichblum has amassed one of the world’s largest collections of amazing facts and interesting stories for his series of books, including the recently published Dr. Knowledge Presents Strange & Fascinating Facts About Famous Brands and Dr. Knowledge Presents Strange & Fascinating Facts About the Presidents, and for his "Dr. Knowledge" radio shows heard in 38 states from KDKA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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United States, American Express, George Washington, New York, Great Depression, Social Security, Thomas Jefferson, Diners Club, Dow Jones, Irish Sweepstakes, Secret Service, Civil War, Wall Street, Tom Dollar Bill, Abraham Lincoln, Lady Liberty, New Jersey, World War, General Electric, Continental Congress, Treasury Department, United Kingdom, Alexander Hamilton, Federal Reserve, Pluribus Unum Browse Sample Pages:
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