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Ripley's believe it or not! volume 15
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Published to coincide with its 100th anniversary, a compilation of new facts, features, and photographs from around the world ranges from strange stories to bizarre feats.
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"We're comparing the world's most bizarre parallel events! Did you know that the Eiffel Tower was presented at the 1889 World's Fair, the same year that Nintendo was founded? Or that the last beheading by guillotine in France occurred in 1977--the same year that Star Wars was released? It might feel like you're in a time warp, but it's all true!"--Cover.
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Ripley's believe it or not! volume 19
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Escape the Ordinary transports readers to a world beyond imagination--where truth is stranger than fiction! Every page reveals all-new and all-true stories from around the globe--an artist who paints with cow poop, a disappearing waterfall, whales that hunt with bubbles, and more! This book is every curious reader's ticket to Escape the Ordinary.
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Ripley's believe it or not! volume 18
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This entry to the Ripley's series provides facts and photos about hair-raising feats, strange creations, astounding animals, bizarre technology, natural wonders, and amazing cultures.
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"Ripley's Believe It or Not! Mind Blown! is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover how one woman can crush apples with her biceps and read about the spider that lives underwater--yes, it's all weird and it's all true! Bursting with vibrant and eye-catching photos, as well as submissions from our dedicated readers, this book is a...
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! is globally renowned as the authority on the weird, the eccentric, and the amazing. Ripley's Believe It or Not! provides entertaining books for children of all ages which educates and informs them in a humorous style. The Ripley brand is known around the world as a trend-setting source of family-friendly fun and excitement! Every day the researchers at Ripley's are busy digging up the craziest true stories and the most...
12) Amazing animals
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This book highlights amazing oddities about animals.
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"From coastal waters teeming with life to the darkest ocean depths, meet amazing creatures such as the blobfish, candy flatworm, and harlequin shrimp on every page! Enjoy awesome facts and incredible photographs... plus extraordinary stories of the weird and wonderful from Ripley's believe it or not!"--Back cover.
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"Did you know that there may be mini black holes passing through Earth every day? Or that the secrets of digestion were discovered by testing on a gentleman who was curiously living with a 6-inch hole in his stomach? What if we told you the color pink isn't real? WTF?! These are all Weird True Facts!"--Amazon.
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"From terrifying tyrannosaurus and gigantic argentinosaurus to vicious velociraptor, mini microraptor, and many more, meet the dinosaurs and explore their extraordinary world. Awesome facts and incredible photographs on every page-- plus amazing stories of weird and wonderful from Ripley's Believe It or Not!"--P. [4] of cover.
17) Odd is art
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"From paintings by an artist with no arms or legs to sculptures made entirely of salt, you'll find some of the most fascinating and unbelievable pieces of art from the Ripley's Believe It or Not! collection. Designed as an elegant art book meets the eclectic one-of-a-kind Ripley's archives and exhibits, Odd Is Art is a visually stunning book that will delight and amaze art lovers and Ripley fans alike"--Publisher's website.
18) Animal antics
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Animals with very unusual characteristics are highlighted.
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"Undoubtedly Odd! is the newest title in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Curioddities series, featuring hundreds of pages filled with astonishing stories, interesting people, and stunning photos. Scattered throughout are fun lists, interviews, and reader submissions. This new title is sure to provide a thrill for audiences of all ages and is perfect for reluctant readers." -- Amazon.com
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