The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable History Facts You Won't Be Taught in School

An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random history facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.

The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!

Heard about King Henry II's polar bear that was allowed to swim in the River Thames? Or the Japanese soldier who refused to believe that WWII was over and continued to fight until the 1970s? Do you know which U. S. president was a champion wrestler before taking office?

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