There is still so little we know about all that happens in the world's vast oceans. The dark depths beneath the waves are a mysterious realm scientists are still exploring. That means there's plenty of freaky creatures we don't yet understand or haven't yet seen, hiding in the blackness. Readers will delight in learning about otherworldly and ghastly sea animals, such as the prehistoric-looking frill shark and the fierce anglerfish. They'll even discover...

Today, science offers explanations of things people once found freaky, and the human body is no exception. Everything our body does has a purpose, from our seemingly gross bodily fluids to the weird and wild ways we stay healthy. Readers take a journey through the human body, learning why (almost) every organ has a purpose and how the old adage "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is actually true in some ways. From the bacteria that fills our...

Aliens, ghosts, and cryptids may all fall under the category of "strange" or "unusual," but all are classified as paranormal. There are plenty of spooky and scary stories throughout history. From Abraham Lincoln's doppelganger to the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle and even the feeling of déjà vu, there are many unexplained phenomena. Even some aspects of history itself are still a mystery, like the Antikythera mechanism found in a Greek shipwreck....

Some of the wildest inventions came from clever minds that wanted to change the world. But some of these inventions are truly strange. From crazy early flying machines to wacky mash-ups like a gun that takes pictures, there are many crazy creations that lived short lives. Even practical inventions of the past-like the phonograph-look strange compared to modern inventions such as televisions and MP3 players. This book takes a look at some of the strangest...