"Mad, Mad, Maddest: The Bizarre and Ridiculous History of the United States of America" - Phillip Ardo Zorin
Phillip Ardo Zorin has an obsession with the bizarre corners of history — the stranger, the better. A lifelong collector of odd facts, outrageous true stories, and unbelievable events from history, Phillip turns dusty archives into laugh-out-loud adventures. When not digging through old newspapers, obscure records, and eccentric laws from the history,Phillip can be found sharing quirky customs, weird but true facts, and jaw-dropping historical tales with anyone who'll listen (or can't run away fast enough). Phillip Ardo Zorin writes for readers who think history should make you snort with laughter as often as it makes you say, “Wait… that actually happened?” *Mad, Mad, Maddest* is the latest in a growing collection of funny, strange, and unforgettable glimpses into the past.
GENRE: Humorous history events
Blurb:
The land of the free...and the very strange The United States of America is a land of big ideas, big dreams and-it must be admitted-some very strange decisions. Although America's history is often written with glory, wars, science, and innovation, there is one layer that doesn't usually appear in textbooks: a layer of bizarre experiments, strange laws, unusual leaders, and decisions that seemed like they were made by a group of people under the influence of cotton candy and cognac.
