Curiosities Revealed

Astonishing Facts for the Inquisitive Mind

By: Seraphina Lewis

Narrated by: Stu Summers

Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Hungry for a treasure trove of weird and wonderful facts beyond your wildest imagination? Then keep on reading…

Did you know that trees collaborate, communicate, and engage in chemical warfare?

Or that humans are better at smelling rain than sharks are at smelling blood?

Sometimes, life gets boring. Your sense of wonder often gets lost in a pile of chores, paperwork, and obligations.

With tons of boredom-busting facts and mysteries about plants, animals, history, space travel, and everything in between, you have a set of fail-safe conversation starters up your sleeve.

So, if you want to find out…

• Why some people believe their families have been replaced by impostors
• How tens of thousands of fireflies can synchronize with each other to blink in unison

Then this book is here to satisfy your curiosity.

In this enthralling collection of 60 fascinating, bizarre, and entertaining phenomena, you’ll discover:

• The creature that never dies — it just goes back to the juvenile stage and starts all over again
• How a slimy glob of single-celled organisms can remember, learn, and transfer knowledge
• When science-fiction turns into real-life horror — how a fungus takes over ants’ bodies and turns them into zombies
• The story of the “dancing plague” that swept through Europe 500 years ago, leaving people dead from exhaustion
• The country where you can pay someone to apologize for you, or even quit your job
• The mechanics of black holes and the possibility of “white holes”… places where time runs backward

And so much more.

This isn’t just any old collection of recycled factoids and half-true anecdotes — all of the information has been carefully curated, thoroughly researched, and fact-checked.

So, what are you waiting for?

©2024 Jenna Podjasek (P)2024 Jenna Podjasek

Fascinating Facts That Keep You Wanting More

This book is packed with so many intriguing facts that I couldn’t put it down! Each page had something new that caught my attention, and it’s perfect for those moments when you want to learn something fun and unexpected. It’s a great conversation starter, too—I’ve been sharing facts from it with my friends nonstop. If you love learning quirky, interesting tidbits, this is a must-have!

A great astonishing factual listen.

A great astonishing factual listen. This audiobook held my attention all the way through. Stands out from the competition with it's highly detailed information and great valuable insight throughout. Very well written with factual evidence and information. Engaging and entertaining listen. Highly recommend this audiobook.

A MUST-HAVE!!

This book is a captivating journey through the strangest and most enthralling corners of knowledge, guaranteed to spark curiosity and wonder. Each chapter serves as a doorway to the bizarre and the extraordinary, ranging from the intricate social lives of trees and their chemical warfare to the astonishing ability of humans to detect rain better than sharks detect blood. Readers are introduced to the world of the immortal jellyfish, the incredible learning capabilities of slime molds, and the spine-chilling real-life horror of fungi that zombify ants. The narrative also delves into historical oddities like the dancing plague of the 16th century and the fascinating theories about black holes and white holes. With its collection of 60 mind-bending phenomena, this book promises an endlessly fascinating exploration of the weird and wonderful, making it an ideal read for anyone looking to break free from the mundane and dive into the extraordinary.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

This will expand your knowledge of everything

From science to technology more discoveries are uncovered all the time. This audio breaks the gap explaining all sorts of wonderful information of what was unknown to the display of many details that has been uncovered. The worlds hidden truths are within to explore fascinating aspects of plants, trees, bees, birds, fish, jellyfish, parasites, algae, and anatomy to name a few. I enjoyed so much of this but really liked the humans versus sharks on how each of us can smell in different ways from liquid to gases or others spread by bacteria. The bizarre historical events was spectacular, this entire audio is really something else not comparable to information found in games, or trivia questions. You get to really learn new things and expand your mindsets. It wont matter what age you are, you'll enjoy this remarkable 4 hour education seminar.

A Fun Dive into the World of Fascinating Facts!

Each chapter unveils surprising, lesser-known facts that had me pausing and thinking, "Wow, I didn’t know that!" It covers such a wide range of topics that there's something for everyone, no matter your interests. I found myself sharing what I learned with friends and family, which sparked some interesting conversations. It’s engaging and packed with information without being overwhelming. A great listen for those who love to learn something new every day!

Endlessly fascinating!

I’m always on the hunt for fun facts and this audiobook definitely delivered! Each section had me saying, “Wait, what?!” I loved how it covered so many random yet intriguing topics. It was perfect for my daily commute—quick bursts of fascinating info to keep me engaged without being overwhelming. Definitely one to revisit when I need a mental pick-me-up!

fascinating facts

"Curiosities Revealed" is a perfect read for anyone who loves uncovering strange and fascinating facts. From wild historical events like The Great Molasses Flood to the incredible survival story of Juliane Koepcke, the book is packed with stories that left me amazed. I especially enjoyed learning about the hidden world of nature, like the fascinating Wood Wide Web and the regenerative powers of Axolotls—there’s always something new to discover.

The book also dives into the mysteries of space and future tech, like Dark Matter and gene editing with CRISPR. Each chapter gave me that thrill of learning something completely unexpected. Whether it's a quirky story or cutting-edge science, Curiosities Revealed delivers an exciting mix of topics that kept me hooked from start to finish.

Fun and Fascinating!

I love random facts, so I picked up this audiobook and couldn’t stop listening! It’s packed with weird, mind-blowing tidbits I’d never heard before. The narration is great and makes the content even more enjoyable. You'll have fun while learning something new. If you're curious and enjoy fun trivia, this audiobook will definitely keep you entertained. Highly recommend for anyone who loves quirky, unexpected facts!

What a fascinating audiobook!

‘Curiosities Revealed’ is an absolute delight for anyone with a thirst for knowledge and a love of fascinating facts. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or someone who just enjoys learning something new every day, this audiobook delivers with an impressive array of astonishing and mind-blowing tidbits.