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The Bermuda Triangle

Explores the history behind the mysterious disappearances of ships and planes in the area known as the Bermuda Triangle. Also offers possible explanations.

Strange but (mostly) true stories, book 4

A mysterious mine in Arizona lures people in with the promise of gold. But many who seek it are never seen again. After being stranded in a snowstorm, a group of pioneers turns to cannibalism to survive. People with synesthesia may hear things they touch or taste things they see.

Strange but (mostly) true stories, book 5

The discovery of King Tut's tomb brought a curse upon those who found it. A young killer countess bathed in the blood of her victims. Two men dug up dead people and even turned to murder, all in the name of science.

Strange but (mostly) true stories, book 3

Abraham Lincoln may have dreamed about his own death. Scary Halloween decorations turn out to be actual dead people. Frogs, fish, and seeds rain down from above. A woman lives in someone's closet for a year without being found.

Strange but (mostly) true stories, book 2

Ghost ships roam the seas, inciting fear and fascination in those who see them. A man saves his son, and a daughter saves her mother. Ancient artifacts suggest that advanced forms of technology may bwe old than first believed.

Strange but (mostly) true stories, book 1

Strange debris is found in a field near Roswell, New Mexico. Many suspect it is an alien spacecraft. Fires burn beneath a town for over 50 years. Rocks weighing several hundred pounds move across land on their own. Are these unbelievable tales real? Find out in this fascinating collection of short stories.

2024 book of world records

2023
Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.
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Super surprising trivia about the unexplained

A trivia book about the world's strange and mysterious happenings that have baffled experts for years.

Guinness World Records, 2024

Presents the biggest, smallest, fastest, longest, and other record setters for 2023 in the categories of blue planet, aquatic life, humans, recordology, adventures, history, science and technology, arts and media, sports.
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Weird but true! World 2024

incredible facts, awesome photos, and weird wonders--for this year and beyond!
2023
"Discover Earth's . . . natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything 'Weird But True!' fans love...and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the 'sand' is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions in the United Kingdom, 'Weird But True! World' offers an . . . adventure-filled exploration of our world's amazing uniqueness"--Provided by publisher.
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