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Armchair Reader The Book of Incredible Information
Armchair Reader The Book of Incredible Information
The Book of Incredible Information, from the popular Armchair Reader series, is an informative and entertaining compilation of data covering hundreds of fascinating, funny, and unfamiliar facts on topics ranging from the odd to the obscure. This book will cause you to both laugh out loud and shake your head in amazement.
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Here is a sampling of some topics in the book:
  • You can earn a good living by working as a banana gasser.
  • In Ohio, it's illegal to get a fish drunk.
  • Charlie Chaplin once lost a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest.
  • United States President James Garfield could write Latin with one hand and Greek with the otherŅat the same time.
  • Shrimp are among the many animals that keep harems.
  • In some parts of Italy, people savor a worm-filled cheese called casu marzu.
The Book of Incredible Information is a treasure trove of not-so-common knowledge, presenting anecdotes, stories, trivia, fun facts, and quotations that will entertain history buffs, trivia experts, and anyone who delights in the quirky and unusual.
ISBN-13: 9781412714389
ISBN-10: 1412714389
Pages: 504
Rating:
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
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Book Type: Paperback
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