Another 365 Things That People Believe That Aren't True

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326105396
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Panthers don't exist. James Bond isn't a secret agent. The funny bone isn't a bone. E-readers like the Kindle were invented in 1949. Slavery has never been more common as it is today. Neanderthals were extremely smart and were able to speak. Vikings invented rap battles. Natural oranges aren't orange. Rats didn't cause the Black Death. Halitosis doesn't exist. Buddhists don't worship Buddha. Everyone mispronounces "Nutella." St. Patrick wasn't Irish. There has never been 50 states in the United States. Selfies aren't a recent fad. They have existed since 1839. Guardian angels aren't mentioned in the Bible. A comatose person can speak and walk around. Nicotine doesn't cause cancer.

The Mega Misconception Book

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326838423
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 318

Book Description
This book is a combination of 365 Things People Believe That Aren't True 365 More Things People Believe That Aren't True Another 365 Things People Believe That Aren't True 500 Things People Believe That Aren't True The world map is inaccurate. Silencers don't exist. Everyone mispronounces "Mt. Everest." Samurais rarely used swords. The Wild West was nothing like you would imagine. The Illuminati only existed for eight years. Satanists don't worship the Devil. Abraham Lincoln didn't care about black people. Amelia Earhart did not mysteriously vanish. Egypt doesn't have the most pyramids nor the biggest. Radiation isn't dangerous. We don't know anything about Druids. Not all pirates were criminals. Some of them were government agents. Rastafarians don't call themselves Rastafarians. The Sun is not on fire. Hamlet wasn't a popular play during Shakespeare's time. Archeologists know who built the Easter Island heads. The Amish do use electricity. Nazis never called themselves Nazis.

3000 Facts about TV Shows

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326635573
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
Dolly Parton produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Peter Dinklage has never read Game of Thrones even though he is the star of the show. Samuel L Jackson showed up unannounced on the set for Breaking Bad, while he was dressed as his Avengers character, Nick Fury and demanded to be on the show. The producers refused. In Doctor Who, the Twelfth Doctor's costume was inspired by David Bowie. Matthew Perry plays Chandler in Friends. He says he can't remember a single thing from the show throughout three seasons. In The Simpsons, Hans Moleman has died at least 15 times. Many mobsters contacted James Gandolfini to tell him his performance was excellent in The Sopranos but warned him not to wear shorts in the show. Kenneth from 30 Rock is immortal. The first episode of Game of Thrones was so bad, it had to be reshot. Millie Bobby Brown was 11 when she was cast as Eleven in Stranger Things. The Tourette Syndrome Association praised the show, South Park, for its accurate portrayal of the Tourette's condition.

1000 Facts about Comic Books Vol. 1

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326618105
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Comics have existed for 2,700 years. There is a Captain America comic that is so bad, it killed the editor. Batman has a Batsuit designed to fight Gods. There is a panda version of Deadpool. Iron Man ruled the Illuminati for years. The Joker carries kryptonite in his teddy bear. Loki used to be called Satan. Lex Luthor is so smart, he dreams in algorithms. Batman's son, Damian, became Robin. Spider-Man has killed several criminals. Stan Lee wrote an Aquaman story for DC Comics. Thor was ranked by IGN as the greatest Avenger ever. Batman has a Batcave on the Moon. Wolverine is only 5ft 3. Wonder Woman has battled Medusa. Marvel owned the rights to the word "zombie" for over two decades. Green Arrow has many trick arrows including a Bubblegum Arrow. Muhammad Ali fought Superman. (In the comics, not in real life.)

1000 Facts About Comic Book Characters Vol. 2

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326563092
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
DC Comics tried to sue Rihanna for calling her fashion brand, Robyn, even though that is her real name. Captain America fought President Ronald Reagan after he turned into a snake. Batman's butler, Alfred, shot the Predator with a musket. Deadpool has been married nine times. Flash can move so fast, he can create a cyclone. Doctor Octopus was an Avenger. Green Arrow has many trick arrows including a Fake Cat Arrow and a Fake Uranium Arrow. Iron Man teamed up with a teenage version of himself. Superman has the power of super-ventriloquism. The Joker has a two-headed cat. Despite the fact that Nick Fury wears an eye patch, he has two eyes. Wonder Woman's chef is a minotaur. In early issues, Magneto had the power of invisibility. The first issue of Spawn is one of the most successful comics of all time. The Justice League train on Jupiter's moons. Spider-Man was nearly called Fly-Man. Aquaman's first love was a dolphin. Judas Iscariot is a DC superhero.

3000 Facts about Horror Movies

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244087717
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318

Book Description
In one of the Jaws films, the shark roars... even though sharks don't have lungs. The kid who plays Damien in The Omen punched the director in his private parts during his audition. Johnny Depp made his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street. Kathy Bates is the first actress to win an Oscar for acting in a horror movie. The word "pharaoh" is misspelt in the film, The Mummy. In Night of the Living Dead, the zombies rise from their graves after being exposed to "Venusian radiation." A meteor appears for a second in Jaws. Stephen King was taking cocaine while directing the film, Maximum Overdrive. Cat People was the first film to have a jump-scare. Hugo Weaving was strongly considered for the role of Pennywise in IT.

1000 Facts about Animated Films Vol. 3

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244030146
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description
The Lion King takes place before humanity existed. Before he was famous, Bryan Cranston did voiceovers for several animes including Ghost in the Shell and Street Fighter II. Beauty and the Beast is based on a 1,800 year old story. The Minions are based on the Jawas from Star Wars. Toy Story was supposed to be a musical. The Jungle Book is the most successful film in German history. Sleeping Beauty wasn't released on video for 27 years. Aladdin's lamp appears in Zootopia. Frozen was nearly made in the 1940s. The actor who voices Bambi grew up to become a Marine and a drill instructor. The final scene in The Little Mermaid was inspired by Die Hard.

Your Teeth Can Explode (And Other Disorder Facts)

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244149089
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Leprosy and halitosis don't exist. Anemia is not caused by a lack of iron. Your teeth can explode. Men can develop breasts. You can die from being too happy. Making puns and being a perfectionist are recognized disorders. Tooth decay is contagious. There is a disorder that makes you incapable of sadness. You can be allergic to water. "Running amok" is a classified disorder. The best way to pass kidney stones is to ride the rollercoaster, Big Thunder Mountain, in Disney World. Although Usain Bolt is one of the fastest people ever, he has a curved spine. There's a ten-minute test to see if a child suffers autism. Some dwarves are immune to diabetes and cancer. There's a condition that makes you drunk even if you don't drink alcohol. Smallpox is not the only disease to be eradicated. In the film, The Little Mermaid, Ariel suffers a condition called Identity Annihilation. Doctors believed polio was caused by eating ice-cream. Your brain can grow teeth.

Adorable Animal Facts

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 132642050X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
Cows have best friends.Goats have accents.A group of pugs is called a grumble.The manakin bird can do the moonwalk.The Chinese for seal translates in "ocean panther."Otters have a little pouch to keep their favourite rock.An octopus will never forget a face.Zebras can't sleep alone.Because of how a pig's eyes are placed, they can never see the sky.Butterflies taste everything they walk on.

500 Godzilla Facts

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326379402
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
There are over 30 Godzilla movies.In one movie, Godzilla talks!Godzilla's roar was created by stroking a double bass string with a leather glove.Godzilla's body is covered in scars. This is a reference to the marks born by the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.The original Godzilla suit weighed 220lbs.Godzilla is the Cultural Ambassador of Japan despite the fact he's not real.He's fought The Avengers in the Marvel comics.Godzilla has a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.Godzilla flies in one movie.