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Get answers to questions to you didnโt even know to ask! The perfect book for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning, The Book of Unusual Knowledge is crammed full of interesting facts and mind-blowing information. The book includes more than 20 chapters themed around such topics as Movies and Television , American Landmarks , Art and Literature , Animals , Earth and the Universe , Holidays , Pop Culture , the Supernatural , History , and more. Engaging articles, lists of factoids, and games provide hours of fascinating reading, from the useful to the obscure. Learn about such diverse topics as radio soap operas in the 1930s, Hollywood urban legends , how Route 66 got its start, strange sporting events , the inventor of the Zamboni , the science behind the phenomena of โsinging sand,โ the story behind Mary Shelleyโs creation of Frankenstein, and presidential pets Hardcover, 704 pages. A great gift for any trivia buff in your life! Review: A fun read - This book is great! I'm a tough reviewer, so to get 5-star from me is unusual. Filled with facts. Just fun to read. Easy to read; probably high school level. Review: Very cool ๐! - Cannot wait to pick it up , I look forward to reading it Q night. Iโve already ordered my next book. Very interesting - you are able to learn a lot of things you never knew. And some things you thought you knew . Iโm very happy with this book ๐ค

























































| Best Sellers Rank | #152 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Quotation Reference Books #1 in Trivia (Books) #1 in Trivia & Fun Facts (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 24,269 Reviews |
A**R
A fun read
This book is great! I'm a tough reviewer, so to get 5-star from me is unusual. Filled with facts. Just fun to read. Easy to read; probably high school level.
B**A
Very cool ๐!
Cannot wait to pick it up , I look forward to reading it Q night. Iโve already ordered my next book. Very interesting - you are able to learn a lot of things you never knew. And some things you thought you knew . Iโm very happy with this book ๐ค
S**S
Love this!!
Beautifully made. Nice and weighted, not cheaply made. Full of wonderfully odd and obscure knowledge. Great for someone whose always coming up with unusual info tidbits like my 31 year old son. Great info for trivia questions. Definitely recommend! Totally interesting.โ๏ธ
B**N
The Book of Unusual Knowledge: Big Book of Fascinating Facts & Information
Informative, Entertaining, but Slightly Overwhelming โ 4 Stars The Book of Unusual Knowledge: Big Book of Fascinating Facts & Information is a really fun and engaging bookmark-style book thatโs perfect for curious minds. Itโs packed with a huge variety of weird, interesting, and thought-provoking facts, and youโll find yourself flipping through pages just to stumble on random tidbits you never knew โ like quirky scientific anomalies or bizarre historical events. What I Loved: 1. Wide Range of Topics This book covers everything from science and history to nature and pop culture. Because of that variety, thereโs always something fresh and unexpected on each page โ itโs great for learning in bite-sized chunks. 2. Attention-Grabbing Design Each section is visually appealing, with interesting layouts, illustrations, and text boxes that make the facts easy to digest. Theyโve done a good job of making dense information feel lively and accessible. 3. Perfect for Casual Reading This isnโt a deep, academic text โ and thatโs a strength. Itโs ideal for browsing on the couch, reading in short spurts, or picking it up during downtime. It works well when you want to satisfy that itch for random trivia without committing to a heavyweight non-fiction read. 4. Conversation Starter Because the facts are so unusual, many of them make for great icebreakers or fun trivia at gatherings. Iโve learned a few things that I love to share just for the โwow, really?โ reaction. Where It Could Be Better: Depth of Information: While the variety is impressive, the depth is sometimes superficial. For certain topics, you only get a surface-level fact without a deeper explanation or context. If youโre really passionate about a subject, youโll want more detail than whatโs provided. Organization: The way topics are grouped can feel a little haphazard. Sometimes you jump from nature to history to technology in a way that doesnโt flow very naturally, which can be jarring if you prefer more thematic structure. Text Size: Some of the fonts used are quite small, especially in dense fact boxes, making it a little challenging to read for long stretches without eye strain. Factual Accuracy/Triage Warning: Not all the facts feel equally verifiable. While most are solid and well-researched, there are a few that seem like they could be more โfun triviaโ than rigorously cited. Iโd suggest double-checking if you're using it for serious research (but for casual reading, it's fine). Overall Verdict: This is a highly enjoyable book for anyone who loves quirky knowledge, trivia, and random facts. Itโs not perfect โ but itโs certainly entertaining and informative, and it delivers exactly what it promises: a big collection of unusual and fascinating tidbits. It earns a strong 4 out of 5 stars from me.
A**R
Great Gift!!
Perfect gift for boyfriend bc he is that one person that is hard to gift when he has everything he needs Book Looks interesting!! Iโm sure he will love it.
D**X
GREAT BOOK AND GIFT IDEA
Gave this as a white elephant gift. Just the title alone is so unique. Everyone fought over it and the winner later said it was thoroughly enjoyed. Very reasonably priced as well.
A**O
Lots to Learn!
Love this book. I purchased it for my Dad for Father's Day. Something to get someone who has everything! He's really enjoying it. It has a nice sturdy hard cover and it's filled with great, fun interesting facts!
C**R
Great book
Interesting book
A**H
We all have that one person that is impossible to get a gift for...
We all have that one person that is impossible to get a gift for bc they always get it for themselves, or they don't want a clutter of Knick knacks, or they don't have a hobby that's easy to gift around. These books were the answer to that problem for one of mine! He loves it! When I warned him that there were more in the series and that my plan was to get them for his Birthday/Father's Day/Christmas as my go-to gift idea, he was thrilled! And now, other family members who see them, have "offered" to take them off his hands if he gets bored of them ;)
I**.
Great quality / price
Exactly as decribed - Very good quality Interesting book to read if you're a curious bean like me
B**H
service from amazon
always interestin to read about unusual
A**R
Great gift
Very informative
S**Z
Book of unusual knowledge
It was a gift and my sister loves it.
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