{"product_id":"curious-fascinating-facts-minnesota-9781647556600","title":"Curious \u0026 Fascinating Facts: Minnesota","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Brett Ortler\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Adventure Publications\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Adventure Publications\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: United States - State \u0026amp; Local - Midwest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet to know Minnesota like never before with this collection of facts and stories that explore the state's history and culture, including funny, weird, and wild moments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you think you know Minnesota, think again! Of course, there are the 10,000+ lakes, the Twin Cities, and the legendary winters--but did you know that winter surfing--yes, surfing--is a pastime for a hardy few on Lake Superior? How about that Minnesotans have won 2 of the 15 Nobel Prizes for Literature awarded to Americans? Have you heard about the giant troll statues found in the woods near Detroit Lakes? \u003ci\u003eCurious \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts: Minnesota\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to everything you ever wanted to know about the North Star State and plenty of information that you never knew you needed to know!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Minnesota author Brett Ortler and packed with hundreds of facts--including the weird, wild, and wonderfully unexpected--this book is perfect for the campfire, road trips, family games, trivia night, or quiet reading time. It goes beyond a history lesson--it's a journey through Minnesota's arts, culture, natural wonders, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest your knowledge with topics like these: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRundown of our wild winter weather, including the infamous 1991 Halloween Blizzard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWild encounters with wolves, moose--and some impressive state-record fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePaul Bunyan legends and other larger-than-life stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFamous Minnesotans, from directors and actors to Nobel Prize-winning writers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a proud resident or a visitor who loves quirky facts, prepare to explore Minnesota--one fascinating fact at a time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adventure Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47966972215447,"sku":"9781647556600","price":754.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781647556600.webp?v=1782912723","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/curious-fascinating-facts-minnesota-9781647556600","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}