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It's an Olympic year, and to celebrate, the latest incarnation of the world's biggest selling annual unveils its most thrilling edition yet—with a dynamic new "widescreen" design, thousands of new and classic records, hundreds of never-before-seen... [ More...]
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From the (new) shortest man to the longest fingernails, from the smallest bird to the largest gathering of Smurfs, "Guinness World Records 2011" collects the most amazing, inspiring, and wild record breakers yet. Original.
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Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works is a lavish, full-color, highly visual resource for those with hungry minds who crave an understanding of the way things work around them-from submarine ships to digital technology to toilets! With over 1,000 full-color... [ More...]
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Did you know there's a secret daily flight from the United States to Cuba? Or, that in 1966, the U.S. government smashed a bacteria-laden light bulb inside the New York subway system? Thomas Eaton's "Book of Secrets" reveals hundreds of clandestine, covert,... [ More...]
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For lovers of facts, students of popular culture, history buffs, and science enthusiasts, the fascinating stories behind 500 everyday items, expressions, and customs--from Kleenex to steak sauce, Barbie Dolls to honeymoons.
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A compendium of incredible and bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features, presented in a stunning new design, this book also offers access to Ripley's fully integrated Web site featuring astounding video clips.
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Inspired by the popular History Channel( Timelab 2000 series, this book features the most startling stories ever plucked from the pages of history. 200+ photos & illustrations.
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From the same team that brought you "Show Me How "and "More Show Me How" comes a whole new way of looking at the crazy facts that drive the world—and discovering that real life is not only stranger than fiction but more unexpected than anything you've... [ More...]
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