Ultimate book of trivia the essential collection of over 1,000 curious facts to impress your friends and expand your mind

"Did you know that cats can be left-handed? Trivia fans will be eager to dive into this book for an edifying and entertaining tour of all the things they didn't know that they didn't know. There is something here for everyone and every occasion, with topics including Space and Science, Being Human,...

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Main Author: McNeely, Scott (Author)
Other Authors: Mount, Arthur (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2015]
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505 0 |a Introduction: A Brief History of Trivia -- Space and Science -- Food and Drink -- Sports -- Being Human -- History and Politics -- Word Play -- Religion -- Cities and Countries -- Animal Kingdom -- Crime and Punishment -- Music -- Famous Inventions -- Death -- Film and Television -- Numbers. 
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