This book is an entertaining collection of trivia from the Buckeye State. For example, the Kitty Hawk was built in Ohio. A remarkable number of presidents come from Ohio. George Armstrong Custer was born in Rumley and taught school in Ohio before enrolling in military school. This and more in the Bathroom Book of Ohio Trivia.
North Carolina Trivia is full of fascinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful - The famous Siamese Twins, Chang and Eng Bunker, lived in and are buried near Mount Airy--the town after which Andy Griffith modeled his Mayberry TV town - George Herman Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run in a scrimmage match in Fayetteville - It's illegal to sing off-key in the town of Nags Head - The world's largest privately owned home, measuring 175,000 square feet, is the Biltmore Estate in Asheville--built by the famous Vanderbilt family - The first English colony in America was located on Roanoke Island, but the inhabitants mysteriously vanished - The state was the nation's biggest producer of gold, long before the California Gold Rush - People from across the country meet up in Spivey's Corner and holler for all they're worth in the National Hollerin' Contest. And so much more...
Minnesota is full of fascinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful
Washington is a state full of fascinating and colorful people, places and events. This collection features well-known and little-known factoids from every corner of the state. Discover the fascinating parallels of two native sons, rock stars Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix. Learn about the first reported sighting of a UFO, the location of the world’s single largest building, and how a rookie crime reporter who later became a famous writer once worked side-by-side with an infamous serial killer in Seattle.
Stories, Weird Facts & Folklore Behind Holiday Traditions from Around the World
Exploring Christmas traditions globally, this engaging book offers a treasure trove of intriguing factoids and festive oddities. It highlights unique customs and practices from various cultures, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in the diverse ways people celebrate the holiday season.
Arizona is full of fascinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful * Mesa's founder was the great-grandfather of Fay Wray, star of King Kong (1933) * The place to go for great burgers in Kayenta is also the place to learn about the Navajo Code Talkers * Phoenix native Joan Ganz Cooney created Sesame Street * Irving Berlin wrote the greatest Christmas song of all time--''White Christmas''--while sitting beside a swimming pool in Phoenix * One of the seven species of horned lizards found in Arizona is the horny toad, which squirts blood from its eyes when frightened * Chandler holds an annual Ostrich Festival--one of the Top 10 Unique Festivals in the United States * The only two communities in the U.S. where postal workers still deliver mail by mule are both in the Grand Canyon--in Havasu Falls, where the Havasupai tribe has lived for 800 years, and in Phantom Ranch, a resort village * The ''Jojo's'' mentioned in the Beatles' song ''Get Back'' was a popular bar in Tucson * And more.
Southern California is about as interesting a place as it gets when it comes to amazing places, fascinating curiosities and eccentric people. Read this entertaining and lighthearted collection of facts about this state of sunshine, movie-making and surf. Discover one of the richest and deepest gold mines in the U.S., the origin of the hot fudge sundae, and a community where you face a heavy fine if you molest the butterflies.
Northern California is about as interesting place in the U.S. as it gets when it comes to amazing places, fascinating curiosities and eccentric people. In this entertaining collection of trivia, learn about the origin of California surfing, North America's most famous wine growing region, the remains of the 1849 Great Gold Rush and the origins of a renowned chees.
Pennsylvania has some of the most interesting, amazing and weird facts, places and historical firsts in the country, and in some cases, the world. Find out more oddities and tidbits about Pennsylvania in this entertaining trivia - It was the first U.S. state to list their website on a license plate - Indiana County is the Christmas Tree capital of the world - Benjamin Franklin founded the first public zoo in the United States⎯the Philadelphia Zoo - The highest point in the state is lower than the lowest point in Colorado - State law prohibits singing in the bathtub - In 1940, the state opened the first high-speed, multi-lane highway in the country; the Pennsylvania Turnpike - The first school in the country to teach driver's education was the State College Area High School in 1958 - Philadelphia is the site of the first presidential mansion - Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside and let the horses pass - Actor Jimmy Stewart was born and raised in the town of Indiana, and each year at Christmas the downtown area is decorated in the theme of the film It's a Wonderful Life. And so much more…