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Explore the Weirdest True Stories
Step into a world where truth really is stranger than fiction. In Strange, Unusual, and Absolutely True, viral influencer and content creator Lexi Natoli invites readers on a wild ride through the weirdest corners of history, science, and human behavior.
From the dancing plague of 1518 to bizarre mental disorders and curious scientific phenomena, each chapter serves up mind-blowing true stories that will shock, amuse, and delight. Perfect for fans of weird history facts, fun fact books for adults, and anyone who loves a good dose of quirky nonfiction, this collection is compulsively readable and endlessly entertaining.
Whether you’re looking to impress at your next trivia night, or just want to lose yourself in the strange side of the world, Strange, Unusual, and Absolutely True is your ticket to curiosity-fueled fun.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Hilarious and jaw-dropping true stories from history and science
- Weird science facts and the oddest medical curiosities
- Conversation-starting trivia for parties, social media, or casual fun
If you liked Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, The Sawbones Book, or Weird Universe, you’ll love Strange, Unusual, and Absolutely True.
“Lexi Natoli doesn’t just deliver fun facts… She makes sure that you won’t forget them. Every page is bizarre, fascinating, and highly addictive. This is the only way I want to read history and science stories from now on… I couldn’t put this down!”
—Linzy Taylor, writer, actor, singer, and content creator
“Lexi’s on-screen storytelling style translates beautifully to the page, with her rich narratives unfurled in greater depth and detail in this book rich with wonder, delight, and mysteries for the curious connoisseur.”
—Jess Zafarris, author, editor, and adjunct professor at Emerson College
“Marvelously entertaining and inspiring!”
—Grace Jeon, data storyteller and marketing manager at USAFacts
“Lexi (Yolkfather) is the perfect guide to what is truly interesting about the world we live in. Approachable and engaging, this is a must-read that sheds light on the most interesting parts of history and science and helps us better understand who we are as humans.”
—DinomiteTwins, content creators
“Fascinating, chilling, and delightfully disgusting. Filled to the brim with obscure facts I never knew I needed.”
—Mivyard, actor and content creator
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Dancing Plague, and Other Famous Cases of Mass Hysteria
Chapter 2 The Science Behind Crazy Cat Ladies
Chapter 3 The Island of the Dolls
Chapter 4 The Brain Disorder That Makes You Believe You’re a Cow, and Other Curious Mental Illnesses
Chapter 5 How Did People Wake Up Before Alarm Clocks Existed?
Chapter 6 Journey to the Summit: What It’s Really Like to Climb to the Top of the World
Chapter 7 Unusual Phobias
Chapter 8 The Time Australia Went to War Against Birds…and Lost
Chapter 9 The Bizarre History of Sleepwalking and Its Legal Implications
Chapter 10 The Filthy Truth: Questionable Hygiene Practices from History
Chapter 11 The Craziest Coincidences of All Time
About the Author