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The Earth is broadcasting a symphony of sound right now . . .Madagascar is home to enormous suicidal palm trees . . .Blacktip sharks can reproduce by virgin birth . . .In this fascinating book, weird, true facts like these reveal just how much freaky stuff really happens around the world.
We’ve uncovered odd natural phenomena, super-strange historic occurrences, downright bizarre momentous discoveries, and totally peculiar coincidences that will blow your mind. From Biblical latrines to ultimate survivor microbes, if it’s weird—and true—you’ll find it here!
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Leslie Gilbert Elman
Leslie Gilbert Elman is a New York based writer, editor, and frustrated Jeopardy contestant. She is a regular contributor to Islands and Healing Lifestyles and Spas magazines.
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