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Interesting facts for curious minds : 1572 random but mind-blowing facts about history, science, pop culture and everything in between

Moore, Jordan, (author.).

Want to impress your friends and family with both useful, worthless but undeniably interesting facts? Then Interesting Facts For Curious Minds: 1572 Random But Mind Blowing Facts About History, Science, Pop Culture and Everything in Between is the book for you! In this book you'll find the answers to questions such as: When did zero become a number? Who was the inventor of Bitcoin? What did the Big Bang sound like? How have sports changed around the world? What's a malapropism? Interesting Facts For Curious Minds gives you the answer to all these and many, many more questions that I know have crossed your mind from time to time. This book is divided into 63 chapters by topic for your convenience, bringing you a nice mix of science, history, pop culture, and all sorts of stuff in between. Each chapter contains 25 concise yet engaging factoids that are sure to make you think and at times laugh. How you read this book is entirely up to you. I'm sure most of you will read it cover to cover at some point, but when you're with friends and family you can pick the chapters out that most appeal to all of you. However you read this book, I guarantee you'll find it one of the best tools to pass some time, relax alone, or connect with others. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn some truly interesting facts!" -- WorldCat.

Book  - 2022
J 031.02 Moo
1 copy / 0 on hold

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  • ISBN: 9798887680026
  • Physical Description 192 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
  • Publisher [United States] : Red Panda Press, [2022]

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wild world of musical instruments -- eccentric dictators -- from Croesus to Crypto -- Say what? -- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder -- Mascots, cheerleaders, and fanatical fans -- man's best friend -- strange inventions -- no man's land -- martial arts from around the world -- politics is a dirty and funny business -- little known gambling facts -- try saying polydactyly twice -- the search for god end in some interesting places -- games, geeks, and gadgets -- fascinating facts of children's stories -- almost rich and famous -- urban myth facts -- furniture facts -- weapons of war -- you can count on it -- all kinds of hobbies, strange or otherwise -- from hot tamales to cold coffee -- plagued corpses, Greek fire, and mustard gas -- keep it down! -- pretenders and contenders -- drugs, legal and otherwise -- gas, solid, and liquid -- crazy laws -- what's in a name? -- out of the water and into the frying pan -- toys are universal -- quiet on the set -- garbage is a serious business -- the world of microcelebrities -- do you think polyester will make a comeback? -- for all you cat lovers -- pop star tragedies -- keeping time -- meteorological madness -- till death do us part -- incredible crime facts -- warrior women -- leeches, alligator dung, and tapeworms -- all about energy -- interesting national flag and anthem facts -- space and beyond -- wunderkinder -- eagle eyes -- amazing architecture -- sports, then and now -- he didn't really say that, did he? -- redwoods, oaks, and palms -- a person has to work -- the earth is one big rock -- rebels and revolutionaries -- proof of esp? -- from Felix the cat to anime -- true guitar heroes -- planes, trains, and automobiles -- artistic inspiration -- so easy a caveman could do it? -- living in the city.