Money isn't boring-it's full of surprises, bold ideas, and strange twists. This book reveals the wildest and most unexpected ways that people have made fortunes, from a bestselling rock in a box to a viral blender that crushed phones. Every chapter is a true story-sometimes funny, sometimes shocking. Inside, you'll find: Famous frauds - Ponzi, OneCoin, and scams that grew like startups. Digital empires - video games, templates, and virtual goods that minted millions. Costly mistakes - billion-dollar flops and missed deals even tech giants regret. Marketing magic - from clunky shoes to viral soda bottles, stunts that became billion-dollar brands. Hidden money worlds - coupons, gift cards, fake shops, and invisible digital loot trails. Creative hacks - forehead ads, jars of air, and auctions that proved strangeness can sell. Told in fast, punchy chapters, this is a true-money adventure. It proves that in the world of wealth, rules bend constantly-surprise and boldness often matter more than logic. No myths. No filler. Just real stories of money-how people make it, lose it, or invent it from nothing. Dive in and discover how money bends the rules-and why the strangest ideas often win. About This Series: This is the first book in the Cool Facts Collection, a nonfiction series that reveals the strangest and smartest ideas in science, nature, and money. Coming soon: Book 2: Cool Facts about Animals This book explores unexpected creatures and their wild survival strategies, including armor, mimicry, chemical sprays, extreme senses, and brainy behavior. Weird, real, and unforgettable. Book 3: Cool Facts about Science Melted metal, color illusions, floating magnets, and vanishing water-this book uncovers the hidden forces behind everyday stuff. Strange, real, and mind-bending.