This addictive volume is packed with the fascinating true stories behind famous rumors, mysterious happenings, and historic events that have become legend. Subjects include political figures, local destinations and the events that made them what they are, the origins of hauntings and unbelievable myths, and fast facts on some of today’s most popular technologies. Hardcover, 704 pages.

Chapters Include: The Story Behind History Culture - From Low to High Society The Cycles of War, Revolution, & Justice Politicians & Their Politics The Background Behind Your Surroundings The Past, Present, & Future of Technology Tragedies & Disasters Language, Literature, &Its Practitioners Myths, Mysterious, & Clandestine Workings The Goings-On Behind the Screen The Arena of Sports Food - From Fast to Gourmet.