Extraordinary but True Stories from Over 2,000 Years of Mad Monarchs and Raving Rulers
Geoff Tibballs
Isolated from reality, weakened by inbreeding or corrupted by power, many monarchs have demonstrated cruelty and eccentricity, from Caligula of Rome to Mobutu of Zaire. This collection of royal stories ranges from Charles VI of France, who thought he was made of glass, to the miraculous Kim Jong-il of North Korea, who, according to local sources, scored 38 under par the first time he played golf.
Secret societies, supernatural activity, hidden paradises, cats, rabbits and crabs by the thousands, we have everything in this unusual route. Discover the strangest islands in the world, maybe your curiosity will convince you to visit one.
World Animal Day is celebrated annually on October 4 across the globe. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about animal rights and welfare. It reminds us of how to treat and care for animals, emphasizing their importance for us as well as the environment.
Technicolor mountains, otherworldly forests, and glow-in-the-dark beaches: These unusual places around the world prove that weird can also be wonderful.
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