Wednesday, August 28, 2013

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: You Might Be a Zombie, and Other Bad News

Ever wonder what implications time travel has, as well as their unavoidable paradoxes? Are you curious as to what crazy disasters people miraculously survived and how? Do thoughts regarding quantum physics and space travel keep you up at night? Are you a fan of lists and ranks? Okay, okay, enough with the questions, already!



You Might Be a Zombie, and Other Bad News is a collection of list-based articles that cover a variety of topics and are all informative and true. Some topics include deadly insects, strange-yet-real science experiments, abandoned locations, and tales of heroism. While some articles are educational and straight-forward, others are absurd and wacky, such as “How to Fight off  ______” or “5 Silly Looking Dinosaurs (And How They Could Kill You)”.

Essentially, this book is a compilation of numerous articles written for its parent website, Cracked.com. While many of the topics are serious in nature, the articles are written in varying styles of humor. Some articles may appear sarcastic while others are absurd. The articles are written by Cracked.com contributors and editors, each with their own distinct style, so the book is accommodating to a wide range of readers. Many of the lists that are featured in the book are available on Cracked.com, but there are many new articles that were written exclusively for the book. Regardless if you're a avid Cracked reader or a newcomer, there is plenty to enjoy in this book. It's surprising how much the reader can actually learn through reading this collection of humorous lists. With the varying topics ranging from science, movies, music, and history, there's a little something for everyone's interests. 


Here are some of the things you can learn from this book:

Four amazing things that people have done while high
Several horrible places to have sex
Ways how World War III almost started
Foods that aren't made from the things you think they're made with
Abandoned cities
The 5 most horrifying bugs in the world
Mind control
"The Four Most Badass Presidents of All Time"  (who says all politicians are boring old guys?)


Admittedly, some of the language used in the book is a bit sketchy and profane, and there are a few articles that are about sexual perversions or sex in general. So this book may not be appropriate for the easily-offended or younger readers.  


If you’re a fan of reading trivia books or fun facts, I would highly recommend giving this book a try. It’s an easy, entertaining read that’s sure to deliver plenty of fascinating information in a fun (and funny!) way. If you're still unsure whether or not to get this book, I would recommend visiting the website and browsing through some of the different articles. 

You Might Be a Zombie, and Other Bad News by the editors of Cracked.com is available at BarnesAndNoble.comAmazon.com and retail booksellers. It is also available on Nook and Kindle e-reader formats.  

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