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Overview

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 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.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780740760549
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
  • Publication date: 5/1/2007
  • Pages: 320
  • Sales rank: 151,897
  • Product dimensions: 7.00 (w) x 5.10 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Leland Gregory has authored more than a dozen humor titles including What's The Number for 911?, Stupid History, and the New York Times best-sellers America's Dumbest Criminals and Stupid American History. A tireless promoter, he has made hundreds of radio and television appearances, including multiple appearances on NBC's Today show. Leland lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • Posted June 10, 2011

    Ok I guess

    Silly and informative but the spelling errors are driving me crazy!

    19 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 10, 2011

    Excellent+proofreading+exercise

    Lacks+substantiation+of+claims.++No+references.++There+are+so+many+typos+and+formatting+issues+that+I+am+going+to+use+it+as+a+teaching+exercise.+Too+bad.++This+had+a+lot+of+potential.++Disapponted+to+see+how+many+take+what+is+here+as+fact+without+question.++No+wonder+history+gets+so+messed+up.

    18 out of 29 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 15, 2011

    Enjoyable

    Good way to pass the time when you have a few extra minutes lying around.

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 10, 2011

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    Flawed+fun%21

    It%27s+hard+to+enjoy+a+book+that+makes+fun+of+other+people%27s+mistakes+when+it%27s+totally+loaded+with+typos.+Like+the+man+who+went+over+Niagara+Falls+in+a+barrel+with+a+100-lb+anvil+strapped+to+his+feet%2C+you+wish+the+publisher+had+thought+this+idea+though+just+a+little+bit+longer.+I+also+find+the+lack+of+detail+and+references+a+bit+troubling.+Thanks+for+the+freebie%2C+wish+the+quality+was+better+this+week+was+flawed+fun.

    5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 10, 2011

    Question

    How+do+you+find+free+Friday+on+the+Nook+color.+I+have+the+old+and+new+Nook+and+I+always+have+to+use+the+old+one+to+view+free+Friday+books.

    4 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 23, 2011

    Humorous, but lacking...

    I'm really glad this was a free download. I would have been angry to have purchased this. While the information it gave was enlightening and presented in a whimisical air, it was in serious need of an editor and a bibliography. There were numorous errors in the book that made it difficult to read (v or w where u or e should be). I would have also liked a bibliography so that I could dig further into some of the statements. Ah well. If you can grab it free, do, especially if you find the stupidity of humanity a great source of humor.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 11, 2011

    Interesting+but+limited

    This++is+an+interesting+book+of+unknown+facts+throughout+history+that+have+been+lost+due+to+songs%2C+poetry%2C+or+other+means+that+have+been+embedded+in+our+minds+and+culture.+The+book+disspells+myths+and+other+misnomers.+However%2C+it+is+limited+because+it+does+not+provide+resourses+for+proof+of+the+data+or+information.+It+would+have+also+been+great+to+provide+a+list+for+further+reading+as+well.+Despite+a+few+flaws%2C+it+is+quite+entertaining+and+it+can+be+read+by+10+year-olds+on+up+without+any+problems.

    3 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 10, 2011

    I++like++it%21

    What+a+++good+book+makes+you+wonder+what+other+historical+facts+are+infact+fiction.

    2 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 10, 2012

    ENTERTAINING!

    This was fun to read but there were definite errors in history! Don't believe everything you read!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 17, 2011

    Interesting coffee table book, but no sources.

    This is an interesting coffee table book, but it doesn't cite sources. I know one of the 'chapters' in the book was plain wrong.

    It's worth it for a giggle or two.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 9, 2011

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    Agreed: Decent, but...

    I agree with others who note that it's a decent book with some humor (although much of it is corny), but it contains way too many formatting and editorial errors. Decent, but not great.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 4, 2011

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    Funny :D

    Unexpected! A humorous look at some of jistory's greatest myths and legends! Guaranteed you'll learn something new by reading this!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 3, 2011

    Interesting Facts

    I found this book interesting in separating fact from fiction, much of which I had already read about over the years. Many of the attempts at humor fell flat and the multiple spelling errors became very annoying after a while.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 22, 2011

    Entertaining and Informative

    One great story after another. You'll love it. Nice page layout on my Nook.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 20, 2011

    Quick read

    Easy quick read.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 19, 2011

    A fun and easy read with a few "laugh-out-loud" pages.

    I didn't take the time to check these "truths" for accuracy, but it was an enjoyable trip through time.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 18, 2011

    Hilarious!!!

    Got it on free friday and have loved every page. I just couldn't help but share nearly every one with those around me.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 16, 2011

    Not bad

    Very interesting good read. Cons lots os spelling errors

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 15, 2011

    recommend

    was fun easy reading, could pick up and lay down quickly when busy.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 13, 2011

    more from this reviewer

    Short buy too many errors

    Its a fun little read. But the grammer is bad

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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