[PDF] The Book Of Extraordinary Facts eBook

Author : Publications International Ltd
Publisher : Publications International Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,18 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781450853958

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This gargantuan, 704-page hardcover book is chock-full of that information and more, covering pop culture, nature, technology, food, sports, art, history, religion, crime, and tales of the just plain weird. Prepared to get lost perusing page after page of unusual facts, enthralling stories, and amusing anecdotes because The Book of Extraordinary Facts will keep you busy for hours Learn about the strange collaboration between surrealist painter Salvador Dal and comedy icon Harpo Marx. Read about what it was like to live during the London Blitz, and debunk popular urban legends. Get lassoed into facts about fascinating wedding customs around the world, and discover the reason behind one of the deadliest fires in American history. What Hollywood star used her twin sister as her body double in a film? How do card sharks mark a deck? Where in California can you find the world s oldest living tree? Which U.S. president spent some pre-politics time as a male model?

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 37,44 MB
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1607106019

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From cannibals to conspiracy theories to the origin stories of candy, a compendium of thousands of fun facts to read behind closed doors! Our readers asked for it, and here it is: Uncle John’s first collection of his greatest short facts and quick reading material. Open up to any page of Extraordinary Book of Facts and you might find a list of, say, obscure words (“exocannibals” eat enemies; “indocannibals” eat friends). Flip to another page and there’s a whole bunch of facts about how long things take (a yak’s gestation period: 258 days). On another page: kid facts (the average four-year-old laughs 400 times per day; grownups, about fifteen). Get smarter and laugh a lot more with this amazing collection that features thousands of great facts, plus word origins, myth-conceptions, conspiracy theories, and much, much more. Arranged for simple and speedy reference, this book is the perfect companion for trivia buffs and knowledge junkies everywhere!

Author : Ltd Publications International
Publisher : Publications International, Limited
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 38,48 MB
Release : 2012-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781450845809

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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.

Author : Cecilia Ruiz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0399184058

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A welcome dose of dark humor for these dark times, from acclaimed illustrator Cecilia Ruiz The Book of Extraordinary Deaths introduces readers to the bizarre demises of thinkers, writers, monarchs, artists, and notable nobodies throughout history. Beginning in the seventh century BC with the unusual death of Draco and journeying chronologically to the present day, Ruiz’s playfully sinister giftbook illustrates and describes the infamous deaths of these unfortunate souls. From stories of the hot-air balloon duel that claimed a Frenchman’s life to the fatal wardrobe malfunction of famed dancer Isadora Duncan, The Book of Extraordinary Deaths is a uniquely clever and gorgeously rendered meditation on life’s ironies and mysteries. With Ruiz’s witty descriptions and rich, captivating illustrations, her characters come to life on the page even as they shuffle off this mortal coil.

Author : Stephen Halliday
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 29,23 MB
Release : 2011-03
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780715339077

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"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about Great Britain unearths the hidden legends, laws, landscapes, discoveries, adventures and locations that have shaped Britain's compelling, and at times, tumultuous past. Explore how Britain was formed - its geology and climate, the quirky characters and events of its history and the origin of British institutions, such as public schools, fish and chips and driving on the left hand side."--Publisher's description.

Author : Publications International Ltd
Publisher : Book of
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,79 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781450807456

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The Amazing Book of History is a 708-page collection of hundreds of articles, lists, quotes, and anecdotes that explore a lively range of human history, from the ancient world to the recent past to pop culture. The hardcover volume looks at history from an anything-goes perspective, with nearly 300 dynamic tales of people, places, and events. Its innovative approach and witty style should appeal to a wide range of readers.

Author : Kelly MILES
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,94 MB
Release : 2017-08
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 9781786172662

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This book is an incredible reference resource. More than 300 pages cover a wide spectrum of subjects including Space, Wild Animals, Planet Earth and Dinosaurs - and each page provides knowledge, fascination and inspiration.

Author : Publications International Ltd
Publisher : Publications International Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,36 MB
Release : 2014-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781450871457

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The Book of Weird and Unusual Trivia is a 704-page, padded hardcover book that's crammed with stories that are eerie, unexpected, and just plain bizarre. Learn about strange scientific facts, discover the quirky truths behind historical events, and thrill yourself with stories of the supernatural. A wide range of articles, anecdotes, and lists, this book will provide hours of enthralling reading. You'll laugh at stories of outlandish lawsuits and fumbling felons, find out about sword swallowing, and learn about the world's most expensive foods. Topics include the natural world, history, business, popular culture, sports, the human body, law, and the supernatural.

Author : Kate Hale
Publisher : FACTopia
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,73 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Culture
ISBN : 9781913750398

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Every fact is connected in weird and wonderful ways. Follow a trail that sweeps from facts about snowball fights to facts about volcanoes to facts about blue whales to facts about earwax. You can choose your own route through these facts - stick to the path or zoom to a complete different (but still connected) part of FACTopia! Where will your curiosity take you? --Back cover.

Author : Penny Harrison
Publisher : Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781684641444

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A gentle tale about reaching for the stars and being extraordinary . . . but remembering the ordinary too. Extraordinary! celebrates the best moments in life: the ones we share with friends and family. They may be simple, they may be ordinary, but they are moments we will cherish forever.