Description
National Geographic author Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier Steve Wynn's unfortunate run-in with a priceless Picasso, these 365 tales of misery include lost fortunes (like the would-be Apple investor who pulled out in 1977 and missed out on a $30 billion-dollar windfall), romance gone wrong (like the 16th-century Shah who experimented with an early form of Viagra with empire-changing results), and truly bizarre moments (like the Great Molasses Flood of 1919).
Think you’re having a bad day? Trust us, it gets worse.
Author: Michael Farquhar
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 04/18/2017
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9781426218071
ISBN10: 1426218079
BISAC Categories:
- History | World | General
- Humor | Form | Trivia
- Reference | Trivia