The Mammoth Book of Tasteless and Outrageous Lists

By Karl Shaw,

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Prepare to be even more revolted, flabbergasted, appalled and entertained by this incredible follow-up collection of bizarre but absolutely true trivia. Nothing is too distasteful for this astonishing compendium, including scores of eclectic lists to amuse, astonish and appal your friends.

Entries include:
10 Road-kill Recipes
History's 10 Most Murderousā€¦

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1 author picked The Mammoth Book of Tasteless and Outrageous Lists as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I was truly astonished to read a book that celebrates the dark side of life. It is full of unsavoury facts and includes many amazing lists. I found them really appalling, but at the same time was taken in by the sheer depravity of people from history.

In fact, I found myself reading this large volume twice as it was easy to forget just how nasty some of these characters were. I have recommended it to my friends, who also found it as fascinating as I did.

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