Here are 10 quirky and entertaining story themes based on true events
Here are 10 quirky and entertaining story themes based on true events
Are you looking for a dose of entertainment and amazement? In this digital book, discover a collection of true stories that seem like they came out of a Hollywood movie, but are events that actually happened in the real world. From bizarre wars to astonishing crimes and unexpected events, here you will find ten amazing stories that will amaze and laugh.
In this book:
The Great War with Ostriches: When Australia went into battle with the birds
Learn the bizarre story of the Great Ostrich War of 1932, where Australian soldiers faced thousands of ostriches... and lost.
The Dancing Plague: When an entire town danced to death
Discover the mysterious details of the Dancing Plague in Strasbourg in 1518, when residents could not stop dancing for days.
The Disappearance of Agatha Christie: The Mystery of the Famous Writer
Learn the true story of Agatha Christie's 11-day disappearance, and the frantic search that surprised everyone.
Exploding whale in Oregon: a strange story with the taste of the sea
Read about the famous incident in 1970 when a dead whale was blown up on an Oregon beach, and how completely unexpected the results were.
Operation "Meatmeat": The corpse that deceived the Nazis
Follow the ingenious World War II deception plan that used a fake corpse to confuse enemies.
Boston's treacle flood: sweet but deadly
Learn about the disaster of 1919 when a huge tank of treacle exploded, flooding the streets of Boston in a viscous, destructive wave.
The man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice
Discover the adventures of Victor Lustig, the conman who sold the Eiffel Tower for scrap metal not once but twice.
The Curse of the Hope Diamond: The ill-fated jewel
Learn about the tragic history of the people who owned the Hope Diamond, a gem said to carry a curse on all who touch it.
The True Shepherd of the Children of Hamelin: The True Story Behind the Legend
Explore the mystery of the disappearance of the children of Hameln in 1284, the story that inspired the legend of the Fiddler Shepherd.
The Day the Sun Disappeared: The Solar Eclipse Panic of 1919
Learn about the panic caused by the solar eclipse in 1919, despite scientific explanations, and how people dealt with this astronomical phenomenon.
Discover these stories and more in this digital book, which offers a mixture of fascinating facts and excitement. Each story makes you rethink the boundaries of reality and imagination, and adds a touch of mystery and wonder to your day.