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History Class Just Got Hilariously ObviousRemember when your history teacher asked if you knew when the American Revolution happened, and you thought, ""Obviously before the Civil War""? This book is for you. The Big Book of Obvious History Facts takes everything you should already know about history and presents it with the witty, deadpan humor it deserves. From ancient Egypt (spoiler: it's in Egypt) to modern America (which is more modern than ancient America), this book covers 1,500 facts that are technically true, completely obvious, and surprisingly educational. What Makes This Book Special?Chronologically Organized: Fifteen chapters take you from prehistory through the 2010s, following actual historical progression (because that's how time works). Curriculum-Aligned: Covers the major events, people, and periods that students actually study in K-12 history classes-just with more humor and less boredom. Clean Comedy: All jokes are school-appropriate and clever, never crude. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family reading. Sneaky Learning: Students think they're just reading funny facts, but they're actually reinforcing chronology, causation, and historical context. Teachers love this. Reluctant Reader Magnet: The short, punchy format and humorous tone make this irresistible to students who ""hate reading."" Perfect For: Students who need to study but want to laugh while doing it Teachers looking for engagement tools and classroom humor Parents who want educational books their kids will actually read History buffs with a sense of humor about the obvious Gift-givers shopping for teachers, students, or trivia lovers Anyone who's ever thought, ""Wait, people didn't know that?"" Sample Facts You'll Discover: Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492, not during a Renaissance Faire in 1987 The Great Depression was not actually great (false advertising) Shakespeare never had to deal with autocorrect The Mayflower was a ship, not an early American flower delivery service World War I happened before World War II (because numbers work that way) The White House is white (extremely on-brand) Dinosaurs lived before humans, not after them Educational ValueDon't let the humor fool you-this book is packed with real history. Each fact is accurate and reinforces genuine historical knowledge. Students learn: Chronological thinking and sequencing Geographic awareness Cause and effect relationships Historical figures and their accomplishments Major events and their significance Cultural and technological change over time The comedy comes from pointing out the obvious, not from mocking history itself. It's educational enrichment disguised as entertainment. Who Should Read This Book? ✓ Students in grades 4-12 who need to study history ✓ Teachers looking for classroom engagement tools ✓ Parents seeking educational books kids will actually read ✓ History buffs with a sense of humor ✓ Anyone shopping for a unique, funny, educational gift ✓ Reluctant readers who claim they ""hate history"" ✓ Trivia lovers who appreciate obvious facts presented hilariously Why This Book WorksFor Students: Short facts, funny content, actual learning. It's like TikTok for history (but in book form, without the algorithm). For Teachers: Engagement guaranteed. Use it for rewards, classroom libraries, or ""brain breaks"" that actually teach something. For Parents: Your kids will read it voluntarily. That alone makes it worth it. For Everyone Else: It's history, but funny. What more do you need? The Bottom Line: History happened before now. This book proves it, ob

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