The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge

Released: July 28, 2026
Length: 2 hrs 37 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Macmillan Young Listeners

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Dive into The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge, an entertaining audiobook packed with quirky historical facts that you won't find in textbooks. With engaging narration and sound effects, listeners will discover astonishing stories, from a polar bear swimming in the Thames to a soldier unknowingly continuing WWII into the 1970s. Organized into chapters covering various topics like royals, sports, and food, this collection promises to inspire and amuse, making history truly unforgettable—if not particularly helpful for exams!

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