The Wolverine State has quite a few claims to being a unique region of the country. Some folks in Michigan are actually called “trolls” while others are called “yoopers.” Sault Ste. Marie used to be one city that straddled Michigan and Ontario. Michigan was the first state to abolish the death penalty. Michigan is home to more Muslims than any other state in the Union. These and many more fascinating facts await you in the Bathroom Book of Michigan Trivia.
Celebrate all that is odd, outrageous and downright outlandish in Atlantic Canada. From the supernatural to the screwball, this stuff can't be found on postcards! Weird! - A Newfoundland island was once zapped by an energy beam from the sky - Several flaming phantom ships have been spotted sailing the local seas for centuries The Nazis invaded Labrador during World War II, and nobody found out about it until 40 years late Wacky! - An island in Mahone Bay could contain a fortune in buried pirate treasure - A Nova Scotia fishing village is home to the world's only officially documented UFO crash - The islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon are still a part of France Ghostly! - Alexander Keith's ghost is said to haunt the halls of his Halifax brewery - A New Brunswick hotel inspired the Stephen King novel The Shining Big! - The world's highest tides, longest covered bridge, deepest causeway, beefiest bullfrog, scariest squid sculpture, largest pond hockey tournament and only giant pumpkin race are all found in Atlantic Canada. And so much more…
British Columbians may be the last ones in the country to vote, but they're the first in earthquakes. Shake up your image of the province that is home to Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in North America and where you can take your driver's licence test in six languages.
This entertaining collection of trivia includes such tidbits as the reason why Wisconsin is really called the Badger State, the state's claim to being the milk capital of the US, the amazing record of Wisconsin's Green Bay Packers, and much more.
The narrative explores the rich history of St Kilda, focusing on its last evacuation in 1930, which marked the end of a five-millennia-long human presence. Utilizing previously untapped sources, it offers new insights into the lives of the island's inhabitants and the events leading up to their departure, as well as the consequences that followed. The book paints a vivid picture of life on the archipelago and the profound changes that occurred during this pivotal moment in its history.
The book offers a detailed examination of blood evidence in criminal trials, highlighting its significance in legal proceedings. Originally published in 1861, it provides insights into forensic practices of the time, analyzing how blood stains were interpreted in the context of crime and justice. This reprint preserves the original content, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the historical application of forensic science in law.
This is a reprint of the first edition, published in 1998 by Edinburgh
University Press. Now with an updated preface and colour illustrations
throughout, this beautiful book tells the story of Swaledale, a well-loved
part of the North Yorkshire Pennines.
