{"product_id":"the-awful-truths-famous-myths-hilariously-debunked-9780060836993","title":"The Awful Truths: Famous Myths, Hilariously Debunked","description":"\u003cp\u003eho was Mario Puzo's model for the Don Corleone character in The Godfather? Was it Joseph \"Joe Bananas\" Bonanno? The infamous Salvatore Maranzano? No . . . it was Puzo's mother! Senator Joseph McCarthy was responsible for the infamous \"Hollywood Blacklist,\" right? Well, actually . . . no, he had nothing to do with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the cocktail party pundit or trivia buff, the quirky tidbits in \u003cem\u003eThe Awful Truths\u003c\/em\u003e turn history, culture, sports, and entertainment upside down. The book examines some of our culture's oldest, most popular myths, and tells the fascinating, hilarious, and shocking stories behind what really happened, accompanied by funny illustrations that bring the players to life. Each truth is supported with ironclad evidence that skillfully explains how and where our misconceptions originated. Sometimes the truth hurts—but with \u003cem\u003eThe Awful Truths\u003c\/em\u003e, it doesn't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomsen, Brian M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBrian Thomsen is the author of several books and an editor of fifteen anthologies and collections, including You Did What? He is also the author of numerous articles, ranging in topic from history to media tie-ins to religion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50317834846482,"sku":"9780060836993","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cf7a2625-128b-47bd-a3d9-a7b7857e264a.jpg?v=1727541062","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-awful-truths-famous-myths-hilariously-debunked-9780060836993","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}