Astonishing: Facts that your friends won't believe

Astonishment: Facts to Tell Your Friends That They Won't Believe is a compilation of startling facts gathered over years by the author, interspersed with compelling quotations about the joy of curiosity. If you're writing a story, composing a speech, or just sharing in conversation, these gems will enrich your contribution. What do an orange, a baseball glove, a tarantula, and the Eiffel Tower have in common. Answer - uncommon stories behind each that most people will find hard to believe. ...