A wild bull on the field, a fly ball caught by a train conductor, a pitcher taking the mound barefoot—Minor League Baseball has been played across the country in cities large and small for more than a century, and there are thousands of stories to tell from it.
Tales from the Dugout collects the zaniest Minor League stories. Given its long history, it is no surprise that the game has encountered some bizarre things over the years. This humorous and outlandish collection of stories is sourced from newspaper archives and the Baseball Hall of Fame Library in Cooperstown, New York, and includes a foreword by former MLB All-Star Billy Butler. Whether you're a baseball fanatic or just a fan of sports history, this book captures the spirit of the game.
Including:
- HOLE IN ONE: In 1942, a Milwaukee Brewers batter hit a low line drive that bounced down the right field line. He rounded the bases while confused Louisville Colonels fielders searched for the ball. They eventually found it inside a gopher hole. - TOO FAR: The Denison Tigers started the 1896 Texas Association season with a pitcher's mound that was 70 feet from home plate. - MONKEYING AROUND: A chimp's escape turned a Southern Association game into pandemonium on July 17, 1909. "Henry the Chimpanzee," the New Orleans Pelicans' official mascot, busted from his cage and chased players around the field. The chimp then went after fans, who ran from him screaming. The game was delayed a few minutes while Henry was restrained. - HEADLESS CRUSHER: A police department in Ohio got a call about a missing head. The Lake Erie Crushers' mascot's head was stolen in 2011, forcing the mascot to miss a few home games. After learning through media reports that police were investigating, the thief returned the head by inconspicuously placing it under the ballpark's tarp.
Tim Hagerty has broadcasted professional baseball games for 18 years. He has written hundreds of freelance national baseball articles for Baseball Digest, MLB.com, Sporting News, The Hardball Times, and other publications.
The Book of Superstitions
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Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world’s supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions.
Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two. Unveil the origins of some of the most universal and little known superstitions that have influenced cultures around the world for centuries. Including beliefs that gained a foothold in African and European folklore, notions from ancient Greece, legends of the British Isles, and beyond, this is a captivating read for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Inside you’ll find:
- Legends and cultural behaviors organized by region, so you can discover how cultural identity has impacted these beliefs over the years - Beautiful illustrations of these fascinating concepts - An analysis of how superstitions vary from country to country
Discover why superstitions have bewitched us for centuries with The Book of Superstitions. Fingers crossed you’ll love this book!
When the Grid Fails
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Prepare your home and family for any catastrophe and know what to do when disaster strikes with When the Grid Fails.
Guide your family through life-threatening situations when they hit home with this survival guide. Learn techniques and strategies for fortifying your home against any crisis. From a downed power line to staying safe during a hurricane or being trapped in your home in a snowstorm, this book is an indispensable manual of lifesaving strategies and self-sufficient living. With the right tools and information, you can survive life’s most unpredictable circumstances. In this guide, survival expert Ky Furneaux establishes easy action steps so your family has a step-by-step plan when things go haywire. Whether it’s environmental disaster, social upheaval, civil unrest, war, or an economic breakdown, with this guide you can confidently navigate any crisis. Furneaux outlines practical preparations and smart responses to all kinds of survival situations, and covers a wide array of topics, including:
- How to find and sterilize water. - How to keep warm if the heating cuts out, and staying cool in heat waves without A.C. - How to safely store food and water for weeks and months on end. - First-aid instructions and treating injuries in an emergency, and what to do when conventional medical supplies, facilities, or professionals are unavailable. - Developing crisis-management skills. - Setting up a renewable energy system for your home, as well as installing back-up power and lights. - How to find shelter. - Alternative cooking techniques when conventional methods are unavailable due to disaster or prolonged power outage. - How to grow and preserve food. - How to prepare for a fire, hurricane, tornado, flood, or earthquake, and what to do when they come to your home. - How to protect against attack. - Alternative sanitation methods.
Be self-reliant and give yourself peace of mind with the tools you need to survive even in long emergencies. Take the initiative with When the Grid Fails and be prepared for any urban crisis.
More True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t
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From cubed wombat poop to mantis shrimp eyesight, impress your friends with More True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!
Learn the weirdest things about planet earth with this hilarious guide to all things bizarre. Challenge your friends, puzzle your family, and troll social media with true-or-false questions sure to stump even the most experienced fact guru. The perfect gift for trivia experts and internet searchers alike, with 500 odd-but-true facts to choose from, you’ll become a weird trivia master in no time.
Put your game face on, and prove once again that you are the real know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round (again!) and get ready to learn more wild and crazy trivia and facts such as:
- How long did the shortest war in history last? - True or False? There was once a mustache strike in France. - Are babies born crying with an accent? - True or False? a dentist invented cotton candy. - Is cheese the most widely shoplifted food in the world?
Stump everyone with More True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!
The Big Book of Conspiracy Theories
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From secret societies to aliens and assassinations, decode history’s greatest cover ups with The Big Book of Conspiracy Theories.
Did America fake the moon landing? Was 9/11 an inside job? What is the government hiding at Area 51? From secret societies to aliens and assassinations, decode history’s greatest cover ups with The Big Book of Conspiracy Theories.
Humanity has long been obsessed with the unexplained, and we have ascribed many mysteries to underground groups and secret schemes. With seeming coincidences piling up around significant events, it’s no wonder so many theories have emerged over the years. But how many coincidences are too many before it becomes a conspiracy? That’s for you to decide. Explore this compelling collection of unexplained circumstances and uncover hidden agendas, startling allegations, and baffling evidence. Unmask the remarkable origins and implications of these theories, including:
- The JFK assassination - The Illuminati - The Flat Earth Society - Lizard people seeking world domination - Roswell - Mind Control Labs in Alaska - The New World Order - The Freemasons
Connect the dots between suspicious coincidences and discover the craziest mysteries in the world with The Big Book of Conspiracy Theories.
