Did you know about the church in Ethiopia that claims to have the Lost
Ark? How about the time it rained for two million years? Or the engineer
working with the US Navy who developed the Slinky toy? We've all been
taught about Tutankhamun and Henry VIII, but that's not all there is to
the history of our wonderful planet. Indeed, with the passage of time a
lot of the best bits have fallen into obscurity. In this fascinating
book, Jem Duducu digs into our past and returns with some of the most
interesting, funny and downright strange facts you never knew. There are
unusual artefacts and unique locations, obscure wars, and many heroes,
villains and remarkable individuals who haven't received the coverage
they deserve - until now!