The Book of Unusual Knowledge: Big Book of Fascinating Facts & Information | Har

by Publications International Ltd. Staff

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Get answers to questions to you didn’t even know to ask! The perfect book for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning, The Book of Unusual Knowledge is crammed full of interesting facts and mind-blowing information."The Book of Unusual Knowledge" is a fascinating book filled with intriguing facts and information. Part of "The Book of Series" by Publications International, this hardcover book offers 704 pages of curious quotations, trivia, and wonders. With a predominantly English language text, this big book is perfect for those interested in games, activities, and reference materials. The compact dimensions of 9.3 inches in length, 6.4 inches in width, and 2 inches in height make it easy to carry around and explore the fascinating world of unusual knowledge."The book includes more than 20 chapters themed around such topics as Movies and Television, American Landmarks, Art and Literature, Animals, Earth and the Universe, Holidays, Pop Culture, the Supernatural, History, and more.Engaging articles, lists of factoids, and games provide hours of fascinating reading, from the useful to the obscure.Learn about such diverse topics as radio soap operas in the 1930s, Hollywood urban legends, how Route 66 got its start, strange sporting events, the inventor of the Zamboni, the science behind the phenomena of “singing sand,” the story behind Mary Shelley’s creation of Frankenstein, and presidential petsHardcover, 704 pages.

• Publisher: Publications International, The Limited
• Year: 2012
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781450845809
• Condition: Fine

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