Almanacs Trivia category: 3486 books

Presenting two books in the popular and exhaustive trivia series. They are a treasure trove of his favourite trivia culled from previous Now You Know books, answering such brain-teasers as: Why is an evil adversary called a "villain"? Why is football played on a "gridiron" and a leg injury called...

The benefits of life-long learning are extensive. A thirst for knowledge increases our wisdom, develops natural curiosity, and helps us find meaning in life. In Questions, Quizzes, and Quotations, retired high school teacher Benny Beattie shares a variety of fun quizzes and quotations sure to challenge...

In 2001, the Hawkeye State will celebrate its 155th anniversary of statehood. The book asks, "What legendary film star was born in Winterset in 1907?" and "What popular ice cream treat was invented in the town of Onawa in 1920?" (Answers: John Wayne; the Eskimo Pie). This book is the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the Hawkeye State.  

What are the best television series ever made and what do you know about them? Gem Classic TV Series introduces you to a selection of around 80 series, providing key facts, critics’ comments, quotations and trivia questions. This Collins Gem is published in flexibinding, providing the durability...

Trivia that will make you ask, "Who knew?" Why do elephants have such big ears? What's the difference between fog and mist? Who invented sliced bread? Be the smartest slacker in the break room, the brainiest guest at the wedding, and the cleverest cat at the cocktail party. Whether you're trying...

Question 1: In which state was the atomic bomb tested for the first time in history? Answer: New Mexico On July 16, 1945, the first ever nuclear weapon test was conducted in Alamogordo, New Mexico. At precisely 5:29:45 a.m., the atomic bomb that was the product of the Manhattan project was...

A traditional British pub quiz full of general knowledge questions that are numbered for quick reference and are aimed at people who know about the UK or wish to learn more. Each quiz contains twenty questions and answers, making a lot of fun trivia nights down at the local pub, or for staging family...

Take the sample quiz below: What was included in the novel that the author considered "significant and part of Afghan DNA" ? How many books has Hosseini signed during his U.S. book tour for :And The Mountains Echoed" ? In what location does the novel end? Do...

Which is the largest country in Africa? What are the first five words of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'? How many men's names appear in the phonetic alphabet? Think you know the answers?  The Sunday Times Big Pub Quiz Book  is perfect for trivia enthusiasts, with thousands of questions covering topics such...

This is Summary Trivia/Quiz for Fans of "The  Maze Runner" You will find :  - A series of multiple choice questions on the book, its characters, plotlines and author.  - You will also find complementary quiz material on the book.  - Scoring system with points per question to determine your expertise.  

The clock is counting down: 10, 9, 8, 7….Can you make it past Q3? Can you survive the savage questions and claim a portion of the prize? Anyone can breeze through the two no-brainers at the top. You need to be ready for the challenging questions that cut the crowd down and determine the winners....

Question: What was the name of the first dog to be featured as the cover of Life Magazine? Answer: Blind of Arden Blind of Arden is a black Labrador Retriever that was featured in the December 12th issue of Life Magazine in 1938. He is the winner of the open all-age stage of the Long Island...

- How far did each torchbearer carry the Olympic Flame? (Sample from The Fourth Challenge, Question #23) - Which British runner had to withdraw from the London 2012 Marathon due to an injury?   (Sample from The Second Challenge, Sample from Question #23) - How long did the Big...

Question 3 At the 2011 World Championships, what event won by Missy Franklin was her first individual world title? Answer: 200-meter backstroke Franklin dominated the field in the final with a time of 2:05.10, breaking her own national record and winning gold. This was Franklin's first individual...