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If it would shock you to learn that Benjamin Franklin didn't discover electricity, you'll appreciate this take on hundreds of historical legends and debacles. Historians and humorists alike may be surprised to learn that:

Samuel Prescott made the famous horseback ride into Concord, not Paul Revere. As a member of Parliament, Isaac Newton spoke only once. He asked for an open window. On April 24, 1898, Spain declared war on the U.S., thus starting the Spanish-American War. The U.S. declared war the very next day, but not wanting to be outdone, had the date on the declaration changed from April 25 to April 21.With these and many other stories, leading humorist Leland Gregory once again highlights both the strange and the funny side of humankind.



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Leland Gregory has written for Saturday Night Live and is the coauthor of the New York Times best-seller America's Dumbest Criminals and many other top-selling humor books. A tireless promoter, he has conducted hundreds of interviews—including four appearances on NBC's Today show. Gregory and his family reside in Nashville, Tenn.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; illustrated edition edition (May 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0740760548
  • ISBN-13: 978-0740760549
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #129,655 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Light reading on a weighty topic!, June 11, 2007
I really enjoy trivia and I really enjoy history so it was nice to see them combined in a really funny collection. This is a collection of entertaining short, historical tales flavored with pieces of trivia and stupid acts through the ages. Leland Gregory has also peppered these narratives with "punny" jokes that are sure to make you crack a smile.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Book, December 13, 2007
I usually read history books exclusively, but ran across this one and thought, "Why Not?" This was very funny as well as informative. You'll learn a lot and laugh a lot. All you fellow history buffs should lighten up and read this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read, September 29, 2007
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This is a fun book. The entries are one page little-known facts and anecdotes from history. I found the entries to be from slightly interesting to Wow! Plus, there are several laughs thrown in along the way. The one page entries made this perfect bedtime reading for me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun to Read
This book gives you a chance to take a quick, fun look at a lot of small pieces of history. Its an easy read that does not take itself too seriously. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Fun2GrowOn

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, But Don't Take It Too Seriously
The author presents a lot of little-known historical facts, anecdotes, and trivia in a lighthearted manner. Even self-proclaimed history geeks may learn a thing or two! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms Fernandez

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cool book!
Stupid History is a fabulous, fun read! Some facts you may have thought you heard and others will surprise you!
Makes for great trivia too!
Published 15 months ago by David L. Hancock

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh, the irony
It's ironic that a book meant to show us the fallacies we carry around about history can have so many errors itself. Read more
Published 15 months ago by WingsandRings

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Topic Undercut by Too Many Bad Puns!
Stupidity sells! That is, books on stupidity sell. (As I was glancing through this book, I noticed STUPID WARS nearby). Read more
Published 15 months ago by Michael OConnor

4.0 out of 5 stars Take it with a grain of salt!
Overall, Stupid History is a pretty good read, funny (although some of the puns are pretty painful) and enlightening. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Das Book

5.0 out of 5 stars totally worth it impulse buy
I purchased this at my local Borders Books. Unintentionally. They had it up at the register, and being a history fanatic, and a fan of all things trivialesque & stupid, I... Read more
Published 18 months ago by S. Bertulli

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