An encyclopedia of oddities features unexpected and unimaginable people, places, and creatures from around the world.

Presents an illustrated collection of unusual phenomena and oddities, grouped into such categories as curious creations, incredible animals, fantastic feats, and unusual tales.

This collection provides examples of natural and created oddities.

Following three teenagers who chose to spend one school year living in Finland, South Korea, and Poland, a literary journalist recounts how attitudes, parenting, and rigorous teaching have revolutionized these countries' education results.

Read about interesting facts, people, and oddities from around the world.