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Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages

Leland Gregory

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Description:Why exactly is Paul Revere revered? Was the lightbulb really Thomas Edison's bright idea?Best-selling author Leland Gregory employs his masterful wit to expose historical myths, faux "facts," strange events, and tales of human stupidity throughout history.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 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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages. To get started finding Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 274

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC

Release: 2009

ISBN: 0740792105

Description: Why exactly is Paul Revere revered? Was the lightbulb really Thomas Edison's bright idea?Best-selling author Leland Gregory employs his masterful wit to expose historical myths, faux "facts," strange events, and tales of human stupidity throughout history.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 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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages. To get started finding Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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