Armchair Reader: The Book of Incredible Information: A World of Not-So-Common Knowledge

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. Here is a sampling of what you will find in The Book of Incredible Information: 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 other--at the same time. 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.
ASIN: 1412714389
VSKU: BVV.1412714389.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Mary Fons|Mary C. Nadalin|Anna Zaigraeva|J.K. Kelley|Donna Beech|Editors of Armchair Reader|Eric Peterson
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.