"Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them?" -- Amazon.com.

Includes index.

Magnificent marvels -- Travel unraveled -- Extraordinary animals -- History's mysteries -- Shocking science -- Peculiar planet -- Spectacular sports -- Money decoded -- Epic extremes.