Weird But True! or False

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Emily Fego, Tom Russell, and National Geographic Kids

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Stump your friends and family with this interactive entry in the blockbuster Weird But True series from National Geographic Kids! Packed with fun photos and fascinating trivia, this Q&A book asks you to decide what’s weird, but true … and what’s a far-out fib.

Two of these are truths—but one “fact” is actually fiction! Test your Weird But True IQ and see if you can find the fake!*

• Ice cream cones were invented before ice cream.

• Abraham Lincoln is in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

• Ancient Romans used urine as mouthwash.
  Weird But True! or False is perfect for curious fact-fanatics eager to test their trivia skills. Inside, you’ll find outrageous facts about popular topics from prehistoric creatures and space to ocean animals and the human body. Prepare yourself for:

• Weird But True Showdowns: Can you figure out which bizarre claim is true, and which is totally made up?

• Lie Detector Tests: Can you detect which “fact” is just too weird to be true?

• True-or-False Quizzes: Put your skills to the test with a wacky twist on a classic, and dive into themed quizzes like “Cuteness Overload” and “Super Stinky”!
  Jam-packed with wow-worthy facts and kid-friendly explanations, Weird But True! or False turns fact-finding into an endlessly entertaining adventure.

*Did you get it right? Lincoln is in the hall of fame, and some Romans did use pee as mouthwash (ugh!)—but cones didn’t come before ice cream!