The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information

The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information
Author: Noel Botham
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0399159258

Weird and amazing facts for curious minds of all kinds Looking for fascinating facts and trivia that readers of all ages can enjoy? The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information is filled with the oddest and funniest tidbits about history, science, food, animals, and more. A great gift for kids of all ages, this book features: 200+ interesting facts and trivia Engaging illustrations and easy-to-read format Portable size, great for road trips and family vacations This compendium is perfect for trivia buffs, history lovers, and anyone who loves to learn new things. For example, did you know that the Pilgrims ate popcorn at the first Thanksgiving? Or that the peach was the first fruit eaten on the moon? Or that there are oysters that can climb trees? You'll find all this and more in this amazing collection of useless information.

A World of Curiosities

A World of Curiosities
Author: John Oldale
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 622
Release: 2012-04-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1101580402

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe: everything you never knew you never knew about every country on Earth.A scientist by training and an explorer by passion, Dr. John Oldale has logged half a million miles visiting more than ninety nations. Now, he celebrates our weird and wonderful world in a cornucopia of fascinating facts brought vividly to life through the unexpected stories behind them. Touching on history, travel, politics, natural history and more, he paints a unique portrait of each country from the mightiest to the most miniscule. You won't find the following in your average travel guide: · Why is kissing on trains banned in France? · In what country are litigants expected to present their case at court in the form of a poem? · Which war did women win in 1929 just by sitting down? · If Panama hats aren’t from Panama, where are they from? · Who eat fresh camel dung as a cure for dysentery (and why does it work)? · Why were US disk jockeys once told they could play birthday requests on any day except the one requested? · Which modern dictator banned old age, libraries and gold teeth, and was later replaced by his dentist? · And 2,000 more funny, trivial, poignant, and telling facts A must for active and armchair globe-trotters alike, A World of Curiosities will engross anyone who is at all curious about the world beyond their door. Explore and enjoy.

The Ultimate Guide of Random Facts

The Ultimate Guide of Random Facts
Author: Cerebrum Publishing
Publisher: Cerebrum Publishing
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2022-03-02
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

From what food recipes does the code in The Matrix comes from? Which two mammals are the only ones known to lay eggs? Did you know that one of the greatest benefits of trivia is increased brain health? Trivia games can help you test your memory and increase your knowledge—plus, it’s just fun! The Ultimate Guide of Random Facts is a fun way for teens, adults, or seniors to sharpen their minds with boredom-busting facts that expand their mental library! It's like an exercise for your brain to remember facts on things you're interested in, which leads to greater creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills. This awesome trivia book will challenge you and provide hours of entertainment! WHAT'S INSIDE: * A VARIETY OF TRIVIA TYPES: Q&A, Fill in the blank, Matching, “Did You Know” facts, and Multiple Choice * AN ASSORTMENT OF TOPICS: Includes fun and interesting topics like Sports, Music, Animals, Literature, Movies and more! * EASY-TO-CARRY: Great for a briefcase or backpack. Great for on-the-go wherever your travels take you. * GROUP ENTERTAINMENT: Create your own game show, or just have fun impressing friends and family with jaw-dropping information! Give your cerebrum the stimulating workout it deserves!

Weird But True! 5

Weird But True! 5
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2013
Genre: Children's questions and answers
ISBN: 1426311249

A collection of fun and surprising facts about our world.

Giants in the Earth

Giants in the Earth
Author: Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Publisher:
Total Pages: 506
Release: 1927
Genre: Dakota Territory
ISBN:

A narrative of pioneer hardship and heroism on the boundless Dakota prairie, as a Norwegian-American immigrant family passed through Ellis Island and worked to eke out a living in America's midwest.

The Book of Unusual Knowledge

The Book of Unusual Knowledge
Author: Ltd Publications International
Publisher: Publications International, Limited
Total Pages: 704
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781450845809

The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information--some useful, others not so much--but all of it completely captivating. It's perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning. With quirky illustrations and a vast array of articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, this book will provide hours of fascinating reading. It will also expand your knowledge on a range of topics, including the animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, the universe, and much, much more. Sample topics include: * Are plastic bags killing sacred cows in India? * Does NASCAR have roots in bootlegging moonshine? * Did Ronald Reagan see not one--but two--UFOs during his lifetime? Gorgeous leatherette binding with gilded accents makes The Book of Unusual Knowledge a handsome addition to your library.

The Book of Useless Information

The Book of Useless Information
Author: Noel Botham
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2006-06-27
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780399532696

What you may so cavalierly call useless information could prove invaluable to someone else. Then again, maybe not. But to The Useless Information Society, any fact that passes its gasp-inducing, not-a-lot-of-people-know-that test merits inclusion in this fascinating but ultimately useless book... Did you know (or do you care)... • That fish scales are used to make lipstick? • Why organized crime accounts for ten percent of the United States’s annual income? • The name of the first CD pressed in the United States? • The last year that can be written upside-down or right side-up and appear the same? • The shortest performance ever nominated for an Oscar®? • How much Elvis weighed at the time of his death? • What the suits in a deck of cards represent? • How many Quarter Pounders can be made from one cow? • How interesting useless information can be? The Book of Useless Information answers these teasers and is packed with facts and figures that will captivate you—and anyone who shares your joy in the pursuit of pointless knowledge.

Weird But True!

Weird But True!
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426308612

Did you hear the one about the crook who broke into a vending machine and then left a trail of cheese curls all the way to his hideout? Or the burglar who left his wallet in an apartment he robbed, and actually went back to get it? Based on the Stupid criminals busted! column in National Geographic kids magazine, this collection of stories about stupid criminals and the ridiculous ways they give themselves away is illustrated with collage art and sprinkled with more than 150 weird-but-true facts about crime.

WHAT?! 1270 Interesting Facts You Should Know Today

WHAT?! 1270 Interesting Facts You Should Know Today
Author: NO-BRAINER BOOKS
Publisher: NO-BRAINER BOOKS
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2022-06-29
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

You'll learn more in these 1270 facts than you did in all of your high school instructors combined! "WHAT?!" is packed with intriguing facts that you may bring up in any conversation. You'll never be at a loss for words and will always have the ideal ice breaker. You will discover more about the world you live in, with themes such as: - Advertising - Aging - Airplanes - Animals - Apples - Art - Books - Buildings - Camping - Cars - Cities - Clothes - Coffee - Crime - Cultures - Dancing - Family - Flowers - Foreign languages - Geography - Habits - Happiness - History - Hobbies - Human behavior - Human body - Internet - Inventions - Lies - Movies - Music - National Parks - Pasta - Pets - Photography - Plants and gardening - Restaurants - Retirement - School - Shopping - Singing - Sleep - Space - Stress - Super heroes - Swimming - Technology - Time spent - Video games - Weather - Work So, what are you waiting for? Come on in, and we'll dig into the fascinating and unusual facts of our globe.