Monstrous, outrageous, bizarre, unbelievable, grotesque … but true! Napoleon’s sex-mad sister, an army of bearded children, spy cats and flaming war camels, a beer flood and a molasses explosion, opiates for kids and self-appendectomies. A journey through the back pages of history, exploring inexplicable contraptions and remarkable misadventures; weird ways to die and amazing escapes from death; deviant popes, insane kings and surprising siblings; ingenious devices and deeply stupid ideas. (Radioactive water, anyone?) A fascinating collection of real-life tales that will intrigue, captivate, revolt and entertain!