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Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledge

Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledge

History
Pages
320
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Dive into the darker side of history and human nature with this wickedly smart and humorous guide. From art heists to the exploits of Genghis Khan, this book uncovers the 'forbidden knowledge' you never learned in school. Organized by themes like the seven deadly sins, it explores feuds, hoaxes, scandals, evil dictators, and more in bite-sized, foul-tasting lists. It's the perfect way to add some spice to any conversation and proves that learning can be exquisitely sinful.

Prose complexity
4/10

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Genres

History

Authors

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Elizabeth Hunt

Elizabeth Hunt writes engaging non-fiction, often in collaboration with Mental Floss. She is known for titles like "Condensed Knowledge" and "Forbidden Knowledge," which explore intriguing facts and hidden histories.

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Mangesh Hattikudur

Mangesh Hattikudur is the co-founder of Mental Floss, a popular source for surprising facts and trivia. His work often explores a wide range of topics, making learning fun and accessible.

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Will Pearson

Will Pearson is the author behind the popular Mental Floss series, known for its engaging explorations of trivia and fascinating facts. He has a knack for making learning fun and accessible.