You Can't Make This Stuff Up! The Twisted Origins of Nursery Rhymes: Revised and Expanded Editiion (You Can't Make This Stuff Up! The Strangest True Stories in History)

You thought nursery rhymes were harmless? Think again.Behind the cheerful rhymes we all recited as kids lurk stories of plague, rebellion, murder, mutilation, political sabotage, and the occasional emotionally unstable shepherdess.The Twisted Origins of Nursery Rhymes takes you on a darkly entertaining dive into 40+ classic rhymes, including Little Bo-Peep, Jack and Jill, Baa Baa Black Sheep, The Crooked Man, and Rock-A-Bye-Baby. Each entry uncovers the weird history, political jabs, or barely disguised horror story behind the verses we were taught to sing with a smile.If you've ever wondered what your favorite childhood rhymes were really about, this book delivers the uncomfortable answers—with a side of historical sass.✔️ Dark origins revealed✔️ Packed with fun facts, folklore, and historical context✔️ Written with wit, sarcasm, and a healthy disrespect for sugarcoatingPerfect for fans of twisted history, folklore fanatics, or anyone who prefers their bedtime stories with a body count.