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Did you know that Thomas Jefferson’s grandson was an ax murderer? Do you delight knowing that some dinosaurs were as teeny tiny as hens? Wonder what it’s like to live in Hell Town at the End of the World? How about an ailment so surreal it’s named after Alice in Wonderland? In A People's History...

The totally satisfying answers to more than 100 questions that drive normal people—not to mention infomaniacs and trivia buffs—crazy. Questions about matters great and small, from ancient times to yesterday. Illustrated with illuminating technical drawings and unusual vintage photographs. How...

At home or in the office, the loo is one of those few places where we have space to sit and think. And now you can have your own private lavatory lecturer help you make the most of it. Featuring mind-expanding trivia, extraordinary facts and enlightening stories from history, science, the world of...

This charming compilation of 40 of the best-loved traditional nursery rhymes offers clues as to their true meanings and often surprising origins. Many of the catchy songs we grew up with were not nonsense verses for the playground but served as satirical commentaries on political events of...

"My favorite popular word book of the year" -William Safire, NY Times 6/22/2008 A fun, new approach to examining etymology! Many common English words started out with an entirely different meaning than the one we know today. For example: The word adamant came into English around...

This book is your ultimate Justice League resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Justice League's whole picture right away. Get countless...

This book is your ultimate Leonard Susskind resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Leonard Susskind's whole picture right away. Get countless...

This book is your ultimate Jodorowsky resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Jodorowsky's whole picture right away. Get countless Jodorowsky...

This book is your ultimate Alejandro Jodorowsky resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Alejandro Jodorowsky's whole picture right away....

This book is your ultimate Yotam Ottolenghi resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Yotam Ottolenghi's whole picture right away. Get countless...

One of the many things a Pisces has to look forward to in 2014 is repair. Whether this means repairing relationships or physical items, you have some work to do this year, and you’re ready to make the changes you need to make. While it’s never easy to admit that things aren’t working or that...

Libra, though you’re often the sign that people turn to for help, 2014 is the year when you finally understand your own wisdom. Though you have been at peace with being a person who knows a lot, this doesn’t always mean that you’re always at peace with being the go-to person. In 2014, you will...

Which band was originally called Strontium 90? Who was King of England during the great fire of London? What is the currency used in Malaysia? And in which video game did we first meet Guybrush Threepwood? This fantastic quiz book features four hundred questions split into forty sections covering all...