The Encyclopedia of Unbelievable Facts<Quarto Knows Online

Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Or that Ninjas sent secret messages in rice? Have you ever wondered why you can’t tickle yourself, or whether the Tower of Pisa has ever been straight? This wonderful book is packed with interesting facts to excite all ages. Explore the answers to 500 baffling questions, covering almost every topic. In 1783, a sheep and a duck took the first hot-air balloon flight… How’s that for cool?!