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A Compendium of
Curious Facts

Illustrated by Michelle Enemark
no. 205

Tashiding Monastery

How to interpret the holy water levels in India's magic vase
no. 204

The London Beer Flood

Number of lives claimed by a 15 foot wave of beer in 1813
no. 203

Kunstkammer Wien

Materials needed to for a 17th century unicorn horn cup
no. 202

Highgate Cemetery

Intriguing residents of Highgate Cemetery
no. 201

North Dumpling Island

Official Vehicle of North Dumpling Island
no. 200

Celebrating 200 Curious Facts!

Number of Curious Facts as of September 4, 2013
no. 198

Orongo

To earn the godly title of Birdman, contestants must
no. 199

Chouara Leather Tannery

Soaking agents for traditional leather hides prepared at Morocco's Chouara Leather Tannery
no. 197

Plain of Jars

The Jars in Laos' Plain of Jars are believed to have held:
no. 196

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Our Lady of Lourdes Church is known for: