Wasatch County Library

Introduces many unique individuals from around the world.

"Wonder meets wanderlust in an extraordinary new travel book. Created by the founders of AtlasObscura.com, the vibrant online destination and community with over 3 million visitors a month, Atlas Obscura is the bucket-list guide to over 700 of the most unusual, curious, bizarre, and mysterious places on earth" --

Features bizarre facts, photographs, crazy stories, and amazing records, interviews and fun features that will make readers fascinated by how unbelievable the truth can be about things that are off the wall.

"Open up your eyes to a world of fantastic feats, amazing tales, and sensational stories. Read about the portraits made from meat, the man with elastic skin, and the lickable wallpaper!"--back cover.

Utah Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection—and a healthy dose of attitude—the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. A fun, accessible read, Utah Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes. This compendium of the state's quirks and characters will amuse Utah's residents and visitors alike....

"Find out about the 1,185-foot-long hair extension, the dog that looks like a lion, and the lake that is filled with over 20 million jellyfish! "--back cover.

"Step inside the world of the unexpected. Check out the eye-popping brothers, the bike made from lobsters, and the phone booth filled with fish!"--back cover.

"Read about the most terrific tales. Discover the man who pulls snakes through his nose, the boy who fell from the eighth floor of a building and survived, and unbelievable facts about the Titanic."--back cover.

Explores incredible physical feats around the world.

"Open up to find some truly staggering stories. Read about the world beneath Europe's largest glacier, the ugly face contest, and the man who was stuck inside a frozen car for two months!"--back cover.