Torres, John Albert,

The world's weirdest news stories / John A. Torres ; edited by Tim Healey. - 1 online resource (160 pages) : color illustrations. - Gale virtual reference library Making headlines . - Making headlines (Enslow Publishers) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ch. 1. Animal crackers -- ch. 2. Disorderly conduct -- ch. 3. Loners -- ch. 4. Weird stunts -- ch. 5. Religion and the occult -- ch. 6. The wonders of science -- ch. 7. Phenomena -- ch. 8. Death and burial -- ch. 9. The ultimate taboo.

This book offers readers the oddest stories ever to hit the newspapers, including stories of a dog on trial for murder, a man who choked to death on the garlic he used to repel vampires, and a lady who picked up broadcasting signals through her teeth. These crazy news stories will convince readers that truth is often stranger than fiction. Sidebars, a glossary, and a further reading section are also included.

9780766083776 9780766083790


Curiosities and wonders.
History--Miscellanea.

D10 / .T67 2017

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