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“An admirable job of covering 60,000 years of human history in one volume. . . . fascinating stories, hilarious oddities, and plenty of fun.” —School Library JournalThe Mental Floss History of the World is an amazingly entertaining joyride through sixty millennia of human civilization. As audacious as it is edifying, here is a hilarious and irreverent—yet always historically accurate—overview of the ascent (or descent) of humankind, courtesy of the same rebel geniuses who brought you Mental Floss Presents Condensed Knowledge and Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledge. The Mental Floss History of the World is proof positive that just because something’s true doesn’t mean it’s boring.“Filled with amusing tidbits and accurate and compelling information.” —Publishers Weekly

Laugh and learn with this humorous compendium that sets the historical record straight—and “manages to educate and entertain simultaneously” (Seattle Post-Intelligencer).Smarter than your old history teacher, funnier than the founding fathers, and more American than apple pie, The Mental Floss History of the United States is an almost (but not entirely) comprehensive primer on American history (or at least, the good stuff). From the editors of the popular website and magazine, this is an American history text packed with hilarious (but true!) trivia written in the smart-aleck tradition of Mental Floss—perfect for trivia buffs, history lovers, college students, and anyone who likes to laugh and learn. United States history has never been so much fun.“Breezy, bullet-pointed, and well-illustrated.” —Financial Times

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, here are 101 little-known and fascinating facts about its history. In this informative, accessible look at World War I, you'll find a complete overview of this critical historical event, its long-standing impact, and little-known facts. Identify the important figures, discover what everyday life was like during wartime, and learn about the inventions and momentous events from the Great War that changed history forever. Whether you’re seeking a basic, academic introduction or looking for interesting new facts to expand your knowledge, you’re sure to find it in 101 Things You Didn’t Know about World War I.