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Bigger secrets more than 125 things they prayed you'd never find out

by William Poundstone

This volume investigates various hidden facts and urban legends, ranging from traces of illicit substances on currency to the secrets behind famous illusions and private organisations.

Accession 26535 ISBN 0395530083 Publisher Houghton Mifflin
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