Useless Sh!t: 501 Weird and Unusual Facts From History

By E Gordon Barnett

Are you tired of reading the same old boring history books? Look no further than 'Useless Sh t: 501 Odd and Weird Facts from History.' This book is packed with fascinating and bizarre tidbits from around the world, spanning centuries of human history.

Did you know that in ancient Egypt, servants were smeared with honey to attract flies away from their pharaohs? Or that during World War II, a British spy used a dead rat to escape from a Nazi prison camp? How about the fact that in the 1800s, doctors used live eels to cure constipation?

From strange medical treatments to unusual inventions, from bizarre traditions to incredible natural phenomena, this book covers it all. With citations to back up each fact, 'Useless Sh t' is the perfect book for trivia buffs, history enthusiasts, or anyone who just loves a good dose of the weird and wacky.

So why waste your time with dull history textbooks? Pick up 'Useless Sh t' and discover the odd and unusual side of our shared human history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C47TPL9F
• ISBN13: 9798393811990
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"