Strange stories, amazing facts : stories that are bizarre, unusual, odd, astonishing, and often incredible

A collection of articles on natural wonders, scientific and technological marvels, epic journeys, strange customs, unsolved mysteries, legendary creatures, and curious occurrences Contents PART 1 The enigma of space The astonishing human body Wonders of the natural world The surprising animal kingdom PART 2 The marvels of science Feats of building and engineering Man's amazing inventions Daring and epic journeys The quest for the past PART 3 Strange customs and superstitions Popular facts and fallacies Intriguing and unsolved mysteries Footsteps into the unknown Legendary lands and beasts PART 4 Hoaxes, frauds and forgeries Eccentrics and prophecies Curious and bizarre beginnings PART 5 The world of tomorrow Index Contains science facts, ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, amusing tales, and imaginative hoaxes Stories that are bizarre, unusual, odd, astonishing, and often incredible