Library of Curious and Unusual Facts (series)
From Kook Science
The Library of Curious and Unusual Facts is a series of eighteen books, originally published by Time-Life Books from 1990 through 1993, covering, as the title suggests, various curiosities in the sciences, society, and nature, though of a decidedly more conventional aspect when compared with topics covered in the same publisher's earlier series Mysteries of the Unknown.
Series
| Title | USCO Reg. | Pub. | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feats and Wisdom of the Ancients | TX0002907731 | 1990-06-15 | "Looks at unusual accomplishments and artifacts of the past, including the Incan quipu, Damascus steel, Greek fire, prehistoric megaliths, and ancient games, calendars, and voyages." |
| Mysteries of the Human Body | TX0002886185 | 1990-07-27 | "Gathers little known facts about the human body, describes its surprising strength, and discusses Siamese twins, dwarfs, the senses, and diseases." |
| Forces of Nature | TX0002940918 | 1990-09-07 | "Looks at unusual natural phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanoes, sinkholes, unusual minerals, tornadoes, meteorites, glaciers, ball lightning, mirages, and rainbows The surface of the earth is usually a source of calm and comfort." |
| Amazing Animals | TX0003128635 | 1990-11-30 | "Presents surprising or unusual facts about the animal kingdom, discussing such creatures as the army ant, capuchin monkey, and hawksbill turtle." |
| Inventive Genius | TX0003128636 | 1991-02-01 | "Examines the contributions of inventors throughout history, including vulcanized rubber, the electric light, aniline dyes, Band-Aids, Velcro, and more." |
| Lost Treasure | TX0003118539 | 1991-03-29 | "Describes treasures lost throughout history in shipwrecks, thefts, and swindles, and the efforts that have been made over the years to retrieve them." |
| Vanishings | TX0003119360 | 1991-05-17 | "Contains fascinating facts about disappearances, including missing persons, lost worlds, extinct species, and more." |
| Mystifying Mind | TX0003124952 | 1991-05-31 | "Discusses the human mind and how it works, including brain functions, the unconscious, intelligence, memory, and creativity." |
| A World of Luck | TX0003161047 | 1991-08-02 | "Offers anecdotes and stories illustrating the nature of luck and fortune." |
| Hoaxes and Deceptions | TX0003196736 | 1991-10-04 | "Examines a variety of famous hoaxes and deceptions throughout history." |
| Crimes and Punishments | TX0003309750 | 1991-12-06 | "Looks at various crimes and penalties throughout history, including murders, gangs and gangsters, schemes and swindles, and cruel and unusual punishments." |
| Odd and Eccentric People | TX0003268233 | 1992-02-07 | "Offers brief profiles of eccentrics from all walks of life and depicts bizarre homes, gardens, and various creations." |
| Shadows of Death | TX0003316088 | 1992-04-10 | "Describes various views of death, funerals, burials, and ways of grieving." |
| Manias and Delusions | TX0003360395 | 1992-06-05 | |
| Above and Beyond | TX0003384845 | 1992-08-07 | |
| Science Astray | TX0003423509 | 1992-10-09 | "Describes the areas in which science has gotten away from the facts, including obsolete theories, the errors of distingushed scientists, attempts to make the facts fit the theory, and pseudo-science in the service of ideology." |
| All the Rage | TX0003482327 | 1992-12-11 | "Explores the curious and unusual facts about costumes, fashions, and other social aspects in relationship to the human body." |
| Odd Jobs | TX0003497677 | 1993-02-12 |