America's Hidden History. 1,000+ Surprising Facts Most Americans Don't Know (en Inglés)
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What if everything you learned about America was only half the story? You know that George Washington was the first president, that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and that Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969. But did you know that Washington's teeth were made from hippopotamus ivory - purchased from his own enslaved workers? That the Declaration wasn't actually signed on July 4th? That Neil Armstrong landed with just 25 seconds of fuel remaining - and almost didn't make it at all? America's Hidden History is the book that fills in everything the textbooks left out. Packed with over 1,000 meticulously researched facts across 10 gripping chapters, this is the most comprehensive American trivia book available - written not as a dry list of bullet points, but as a series of compelling stories that bring history to life on every single page. Inside you'll discover: - The Founding Fathers' secrets, scandals, and surprising failures - Wild West legends that were far stranger than any Hollywood version - The real Civil War - brutal, heroic, and nothing like the textbooks say - Presidents who were brilliant, bizarre, and occasionally both - American inventions born from accidents, failures, and stubborn obsession - Hollywood's hidden history - the lies, feuds, and forgotten geniuses - Sports moments so extraordinary they still seem impossible today - Food traditions, holiday myths, and cultural customs turned upside down - The weirdest, funniest, most jaw-dropping corners of American life Whether you're a lifelong history lover, a trivia night champion, a curious student, or simply someone who loves being the most interesting person in the room - this book is for you. Every page will make you see America differently. Scroll up and grab your copy today.