Stupid History Free

Author: Leland Gregory
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Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0740760548

Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages

Why exactly is Paul Revere revered? Was the lightbulb really Thomas Edison's bright idea?

* Best-selling author Leland Gregory employs his masterful wit to expose historical myths, faux "facts," strange events, and tales of human stupidity throughout history. Download Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. BR>
If it would shock you to learn that Benjamin Franklin didn't discover electricity, you'll appreciate this take on hundreds of historical legends and debacles. Historians and humorists alike may be surprised to learn that:

* Samuel Prescott made the famous horseback ride into Concord, not Paul Revere.

* As a member of Parliament, Isaac Newton spoke only once. He asked for an open window.

* On April 24, 1898, Spain declared war on the U.S., thus starting Search and find a lot of education books in many category availabe for free download.

Stupid History Free

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If it would shock you to learn that Benjamin Franklin didn't discover electricity, you'll appreciate this take on hundreds of historical legends and debacles. Historians and humorists alike may be surprised to learn that:

* Samuel Prescott made the famous horseback ride into Concord, not Paul Revere.

* As a member of Parliament, Isaac Newton spoke only once. He asked for an open window , thus starting

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