Did You Know?: Pointless trivia, killer questions & weird tales

Beales, Mark

ISBN 10: 0957282370 / ISBN 13: 9780957282377

Published by Nielsen, 2020

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Synopsis:

Have you ever asked yourself 'what's the difference between a ship and a boat?' Or do you sometimes wonder 'who put the "S" in island? ''Did You Know?' by Lonely Planet author Mark Beales, has all the answers , and more. Packed with trivia, 'Did You Know?' is not just a fun read; it also promises to teach you something new.
Learn new nuggets of knowledge about language, history, technology, food & drink and sport. Challenge yourself with dozens of killer questions - for starters, can you name 8 countries that start and end with 'A'? Unearth the dark origins of nursery rhymes, such as the French connection between Jack and Jill and beheadings, and the fascinating history behind some of our best-known idioms.'Did You Know?' is written by award-winning, best-selling author Mark Beales (Lonely Planet, Insight Guides, The Guardian).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Did You Know?: Pointless trivia, killer ...
Publisher: Nielsen
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good