common fallacies

A humorous take on hundreds of historical legends and debacles, including the ride of Samuel Prescott into Concord, not Paul Revere. Includes the only time Isaac Newton spoke in Parliament, and it was to ask that a window be opened. Students of history, and those who could care less about history, will find the "facts" they have been taught are not always factual, but more fanciful.

A collection of alphabetized entries on common misconceptions, flawed facts and half-truths.

Discusses some of history's notably major errors in judgment, discoveries made by chance or mistakes, blunders by players in sports, and so forth.

Examines over 250 well-known misquotations; exploring why they are misquoted, what was actually said, and who the quote is attributed to.

Investigates the truth about some common assumptions of folk wisdom.

A compendium of erroneous "facts" commonly accepted by most people-ranging from the misquoting of Nathan Hale's last words to the Battle of Bunker Hill (which was actually fought at Breed's Hill).

Examines 180 urban legends and common misconceptions, explaining the origins of each myths and the facts supporting or refuting it.

Stressing the excitement of scientific discovery and the legitimate mysteries and wonder inherent in reality, Harrison invites readers to share the joys of rational thinking and the skeptical approach to evaluating our world.

Discusses the worldwide problem of counterknowledge, or misinformation framed to appear as fact, in areas such as science, history, and conspiracy theories as put forth by the Internet, publishers, and the media.

A brief collection of humorous and informative examinations of history's most puzzling mysteries, including stories about the Burmuda Triangle, Paul McCartney, Bigfoot, and Marilyn Monroe.