General Knowledge Book Full Of Unusual And Interesting Facts

General Knowledge Book: Full Of Unusual And Interesting Facts is the ultimate book packed with many facts perfect for anyone looking to improve their general knowledge and learn something new. Topics in this book range from famous people's last words, ancient torture methods, the fear of Friday the 13th, human and animal experiments, to how Little Red Riding Hood got tricked into eating part of her grandmother! The discussion on echo-location demonstrates the strength that some people have to overcome life's challenges. This book also examines how modern-day inventions evolved, and feasts on the Icelandic tradition of eating rotten shark. There is a quick tour around major cities with a short stopover in Belfast to visit its unusual cemetery and to learn why Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle. Snapshots of information include the seven wonders of the modern world, oceanic facts, the origin of everyday phrases, and an explanation of theories such as the Dunning-Kruger effect.