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The world's weirdest news stories / John A. Torres ; edited by Tim Healey.

By: Torres, John Albert [author.].
Contributor(s): Healey, Tim [editor.] | Gale (Firm).
Series: Gale virtual reference library.Making headlines (Enslow Publishers): Publisher: New York : Enslow Publishing, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Description: 1 online resource (160 pages) : color illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780766083776; 9780766083790.Subject(s): Curiosities and wonders | History -- MiscellaneaDDC classification: 909 Online resources: Aquí puedes acceder a este libro en forma virtual
Contents:
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.
In: GaleSummary: 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.
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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.

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