The Book of Bizarre Truths is a massive 704-page hardcover book crammed with fascinating articles, lists, quotes, and anecdotes about a wide range of topics. Do cows cause global warming? What's the smelliest thing on the planet? Do woodpeckers get headaches? This book wittily answers these and hundreds of other provocative questions. The book's writers apply their smart, clever, and respected voices to demystify urban legends and inform on everything from the strange to the sublime. A wide range of topics are covered, including the animal kingdom, health, origins, traditions, science, history, geography, sports, people, and food. Some of the other questions that are tackled: * Can the metal plate in Uncle Ed's head get rusty? * How many ants make a full meal for an anteater? * How late is fashionably late? * Do important people still have food tasters? * And why are there only two sexes? Readers who want to have some laughs and learn something along the way won't be able to get enough of The Book of Bizarre Truths. Adding to the fun are dozens of humorous illustrations. The bottom line? Everyone will find something of interest in these pages. Gorgeous leatherette binding with gilded accents makes The Book of Bizarre Truths a handsome addition to your library.