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Because the stories Leland chronicles are just that unbelievable, each anecdote, quote, or factoid is presented with relevant background information--including its verified news source.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50784277856529,"sku":"CIN0740797441VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50986369483025,"sku":"CIN0740797441G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0740797441.jpg?v=1750913116"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/collections\/stupid-history-book-series.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}