Hidden Histories: 100 Wild Stories You Never Learned in History Class

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We all know what was written in the history books. There are some stories weve heard a hundred timesbut often our understanding of these events and people is narrow. Have you ever wondered about the lesser known details that influenced major events and figures behind-the-scenes This hilarious compendium of fascinating facts and dizzying what-ifs will delight and shock history buffs and trivia lovers alike. From Abraham Lincolns wrestling champ background to the day Napoleon was attacked by a horde of hungry rabbits, this book will give you a new perspective. Including:

• Walt Disney gave his housekeeper Disney stock every year on her birthday and Christmas. By the time she retired, she was a multi-millionaire.
• Charlie Chaplin entered a lookalike contest as a jokeand got 20th place.
• Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, convinced Thomas Edisons son to collect Edisons last breath in a test tube. It is on display at The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit.
• Before Galileo Galilei was buried, three of his fingers and a tooth were removed from his body by his admirers. The body parts are on display at the Museo Galileo in Florence, Italy.

From ancient civilization to modern times, history is full of mysterious and downright bizarre circumstances. With these crazy and compelling facts, Hidden Histories will change your view of history

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Tim Rayborn has written a large number of books and magazine articles, especially in subjects such as music, the arts, general knowledge, and history. He lived in England for many years and studied at the University of Leeds, which means he likes to pretend that he knows what hes talking about. Hes an almost-famous musician who plays dozens of unusual instruments from all over the world that most people have never heard of and usually cant pronounce. He has appeared on more than forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, to Canada and Australia, and to such romantic locations as Umbria, Marrakech, Renaissance chateaux, medieval churches, and high school gymnasiums. He currently lives in Northern California with many books, recordings, and instruments, and a sometimes-demanding cat. Hes pretty enthusiastic about good wines and cooking excellent food. www.timrayborn.com