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A number-one bestseller, this is a comprehensive catalogue of all the misconceptions, mistakes and misunderstandings in 'common knowledge' that will make you wonder why anyone bothers going to school. Now available in this handy pocket-sized edition…

From the Large Hadron Collider rap to the sins of Isaac Newton, The Science Magpie is a compelling collection of scientific curiosities. Expand your knowledge as you view the history of the Earth on the face of a clock, tremble at the power of the R…

This game is the ultimate geek-off for nerds of all stripes, from D&Ders to techies. Players divide into teams to battle their way through rigorous trivia questions. The goal is to reach the Inner Sanctum to Geekdom, the crowning glory for every gee…

"Perfect summertime reading--preferably with a friend nearby who can be constantly interrupted with unsettling facts." --"Daily Mail" (UK ) Benjamin Franklin was a pioneering scientist, leader of the Enlightenment, and a founding father of the Unite…

The Psychologist Who Hid Beneath BedsThe Pig Who Survived an Atomic BombThe Founding Father Who Delivered Mouth-to-Mouth . . . to a ChickenWelcome to some of the most weird and wonderful experiments ever conducted in the name of science. "Electrifie…

Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, "time is short, my strength is limited, the office is a horror, the apartment is noisy, and if a pleasant, straightforward life is not possible…

From the brains behind "The Book of General Ignorance" comes another wonderful collection of the most outrageous, fascinating, and mind-bending facts, taking on the hugely popular form of the first book in the internationally bestselling series. The…

A collection of surprising and little-known historical facts inspired by the popular History Channel Timelab 2000 series includes the Pilgrims's decision to land in Plymouth because they ran out of beer, the invention of the stethoscope by a modest…

From the most-read humor site on the internet, Cracked.com YOU MIGHT BE A ZOMBIE... You're going to wish you never picked up this book. Some facts are too terrifying to teach in school. Unfortunately, Cracked.com is more than happy to fill you in:…

GJENOPPLEV SEX AND THE CITY! I denne helt spesielle quizboken følger vi Carrie Bradshaw, og de andre jentene fra den aller første TV-episoden, og helt frem til den siste filmen. I boken får du testet dine kunnskaper om: TV-serien - Filmene - Carrie…

På spåret - 2 500 frågor för hemmakupén är både en bok och ett spel. Med boken följer en digital spelenhet där man genom knapptryckning kan avge sitt svar. Vid felaktigt svar anger spelenheten det rätta och är alltså helt enkelt en digital domare.…

Who made the first aeroplane flight? How many legs does an octopus have? How much water should you drink every day? What is the chance of tossing a coin and it landing on heads? What happens if you leave a tooth in a glass of coke overnight? What is…

Take a spellbinding journey around Wales to discover the tales buried deep in the country's history. Packed full of legends, firsts, birthplaces, inventions and adventures, I Never Knew That About Wales visits the thirteen traditional Welsh counties…

An entertaining illumination of the stupid beliefs that make us feel wise. You believe you are a rational, logical being who sees the world as it really is, but journalist David McRaney is here to tell you that you're as deluded as the rest of us.…

Q: What's inside this book? A: More than 200 brand new quizzes covering everything from pop stars to death stars. The rounds are a mixture of themed and potluck and the questions go from friendly teasers to ones that will scramble even an egghead's…

Children have a knack of asking great, but challenging, questions: Why is the sea salty? How far away is space? Why can't I tickle myself? What makes me me? But how are we supposed to answer them? Imagine if we could turn to a leading expert and ask…

"Schott's Miscellany" makes few claims to be exhaustive or even practical. It does, however, claim to be essential. It will afford you great wisdom in the morning, several conversational bons mots for the afternoon, and many an enlightened smile aft…

Details the perception of the breast in Western culture from ancient times to the present day, exploring the religious, medical, literary, artistic, political, psychoanalytical, and social perspectives from a male and female point of view

With 250 entries, this updated filmography and resource is the encyclopaedic guide to all things lycanthropic and a fascinating compendium of comparative mythology and folklore. Delving into the 15th century to uncover the origins of the werewolf le…

Presents an off-road safari through a hundred interesting members of the animal kingdom, with illustrations and diagrams. This title covers: the water bears that can live in suspension for hundreds of years, the parasite carried by your cat that mak…

Compares and contrasts the different ways individual human beings cope (or fail to cope) with the curves that the uncaring universe throws at us. This work offers us a chance to share the secrets of the Dead, to celebrate their wisdom, to learn from…

This collection of historic horrid happenings from across the country demonstrates that Christmas is not necessarily a time of peace, joy and goodwill to all men. Festive tragedies include the avalanche in Lewes, which destroyed several cottages in…

This text is in English and Norwegian. 350 years ago the first navigation light was lit at Lindesnes on the southern tip of Norway. Since then, over 200 lighthouses and fog bells have helped ships find their way to harbours or navigate along the coa…

Utmana andra eller dig själv! Kunskapsjaktens frågor har redaktionen för NE arbetat fram. Det betyder inte att frågorna behöver vara speciellt kluriga eller krävande, men det är definitivt en garanti för att de håller god och jämn kvalitet. Kunskaps…

Start with a group of friends. Add a favorite movie. Stir with booze and this book and instant party! Perfect for any group of friends, this book offers drinking games for any crowd. You can turn movie night into an electric party with 50 fun drinki…

Christmas is coming--and here's a brand-new activity book to keep 8-12-year-olds occupied this season with wholesome fun centered on the Nativity. With more than 350 trivia questions (and, of course, an answer section ), "Wise Men Trivia" includes s…

This all-new 21st edition of the popular series is packed with humor, history, science, pop culture, and more. With Uncle John's trademark trivia, obscure facts and figures, forgotten histories, and unknown origins, this book provides readers with h…

Covering international and domestic players, matches and tournaments, and everything from the game's birth at Rugby School in the early 19th century to the present day, this book contains every imaginable fact about rugby. Who is the most capped int…

A smart, hilarious, and lavishly illustrated guide to the most euphemised word in the English language: Drunk A record-breaking assemblage of 2,964 different ways to say "drunk." Tipsy, roasted, three sheets, whazooed and Boris Yeltsinned are just t…

Att ha koll på sin populärkultur, som musik, bloggar, böcker och såklart film är en självklarhet för många. I själva verket kan man mäta hur viktig en person är genom hur bra koll man har. Förr i tiden användes kunskap om naturen och vetenskapen för…

Illustrated with a variety of photos and drawings, this book is a collection of hundreds of fun facts. It provides explanations, commentary and anecdotes. It is useful for those seeking knowledge - of the weird kind - and an ideal gift book for Chri…

This title offers a wonderful collection of fascinating facts, amazing anecdotes, and incredible stories celebrating the unique nature and diversity that is Thailand. Who invented the dish Phad Thai and why? What are the seven characteristics that a…

Allen Foster is back! An even more addictive and more fascinating book packed with far odder curious statistics, bewildering facts and quirky humour. The bemusing, confusing, amusing second book by Ireland's quirkiest collector of the rare and stran…

Interspersing exciting history and fun quizzes, this trivia book ranges from basic facts to challenges that will teach even the most die-hard fans a thing or two about New York Yankees baseball. The facts presented are grouped into categories that i…

A high-altitude alligator farm. A UFO watchtower. A monument to a headless chicken. While other travel guides tell you about tackling Pike's Peak, skiing the back bowls, or rafting down the Arkansas River, this quirky regional resource offers unusua…

Who was the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated? The demolition of the old London Bridge put an end to what famous tradition? Which philosopher caught a fatal chill returning from a predawn lesson given to Queen Christina of Sweden? What…

Whether at a zoo, on a camping trip, or under our bedsheets, we are surrounded by animals. While most are perfectly harmless, it's the magnificent exceptions that populate "The Book of Deadly Animals." Award-winning writer Gordon Grice takes readers…