Ripley's Believe It or Not! Unbelievable True Stories - Hardcover

Ripley's Believe it or Not for people who think they know everything!One for the grown-ups, this quirky new Ripley's book is filled with bizarre and hilarious "Believe It or Not!" stories, trivia and lists-perfect for any fan of the unusual. Some of the utterly stupefying stories within include: · Joseph Puyol, professional farter and highest paid entertainer in 19th-century France · the craziest true CIA plots · a divorce settlement that included a kidney · the college student jailed for insulting a horse · Iceland's penis museum · the gambler who broke Monte Carlo · a man who removed his own appendixThis title takes the unbelievable and strange facts that Ripley's is known for and expands upon these stories to make a fun and entertaining book for grown-ups. Did you know that military hot-air balloons and submarines were used in the American Civil War? Did you know that the Japanese Earthquake shortened a day? What about before Madoff? What was the first ponzi scheme? How about the craziest true plots of the CIA? This title will engage an adult audience with all the unique and fun stories that Ripley's is famous for.