SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hadara Carol wants to uncover some very fascinating little-known facts that she used to share with her students and to show how they are related to one's life and current time. It is for these reasons she now releases "Fascinating Little-Known Facts From Around The World" (published by iUniverse).
The book deals with unusual contributions, inventions and customs from many different cultures and peoples throughout the ages. For example, what is the story behind giving someone the "middle finger flip," or where did the custom of wearing a cap and gown for graduation came from? Additionally, why did people adopt the seven-day week as well as the 60 second in a minute and 60 minutes in an hour? Or what is the story behind the "red carpet" treatment when celebrities or important officials come to visit?
In this book, readers will learn about the origin of these practices from the Sumerians, Babylonians, Hittites, Phoenicians, Lydians, Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians and Indians (from India) that resonate even today as well as the unusual contributions and ideas that came from the Chinese, Greeks, and Romans.
"This book will appeal to those who can read English because it deals with cool facts and practices that are part of our lives today. It covers an extensive amount of fascinating and amazing little-known facts that took me 30 years to research and find," Carol says. When asked what she wants readers to take away from the book, she answers, "I want readers to learn and be aware and not take everything for granted, as to why we follow certain traditions customs and habits today." For more details about the book, please visit https://www.iuniverse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/837314-fascinating-little-known-facts-from-around-the-world
"Fascinating Little-Known Facts From Around The World"
By Hadara Carol
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 340 pages | ISBN 9781663231932
E-Book | 340 pages | ISBN 9781663232076
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Hadara Carol has taught history on many levels of education, including as a lecturing professor at the college level, and has been an educator for over 30 years. She has an MA in liberal Studies, with emphasis on history and education, from Stony Brook University. Her teaching has been enhanced by the knowledge she gathered during her extensive travels to the Middle East, Europe, East Asia, former Soviet Union and across the United States.
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