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1	Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things more books like this by Charles Panati In this irresistible compendium of unusual facts, Charles Panati, the foremost specialist on everything, tells how hundreds of our everyday items, expressions and customs actually came to be. Sure to delight the curious fact and trivia lover in all of us. Illustrated. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £9.56! \| first editions
2	The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts more books like this by Burke Davis An entertaining look at some intriguing oddities, unusual incidents and colorful personalities connected with the Civil War. Illustrated with line drawings. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.82! \| first editions
3	The Left-Hander's Handbook: Four Books in One: The Left-Handed Book, the Natural Superiority of the Left-Hander, the World's Greatest Left-Handers, Left-Handed Kids more books like this by James Tertius DeKay Famous left-handers, traits of left-handers, the importance of left-handers in history, accompanied by humorous drawings and caricatures. A great gift for any left-hander. see all copies from £2.01! new only from £8.87!
4	Top 10 of Everything more books like this by Russell Ash This selection of facts and figures throws a curious light on the world around us. Over 800 lists present the record-breakers in every area of the natural world and human achievement, from astronomy and the environment to sport and popular culture. Revised and updated annually, this selection is redesigned with 400 new photographs and ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £2.08! \| first editions
5	Schott's Original Miscellany more books like this by Ben Schott Where else can readers find, packed onto one page the 13 principles of witchcraft, the structure of military hierarchy, all of the clothing-care symbols, a list of the countries where people drive on the left, and a nursery rhyme about sneezing? see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.53! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind more books like this by William Safire (Introduction by) Whether you are researching the history of Western art, investigating an obscure medical test, following current environmental trends, studying Shakespeare, brushing up on your crossword and Sudoku skills, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the world, this book is for you. An indispensable resource for every home, office, dorm room, ... see all copies from £12.96! new only from £18.43!
7	When Do Fish Sleep more books like this by David Feldman Following the success of his Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? and Who Put the Butter in Butterfyly? Feldman offers a third collection of answers to everyday conundrums, now available in paperback. Feldman tackles such unsolved riddles as" Why are tennis balls fuzzy? and Why do the English drink warm beer? see all copies from £2.08! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
8	Ripley's Expect the Unexpected more books like this by Ripley Publishing (Editor) Within this encyclopedia of oddities is a wealth of amazing stories and features showcasing unexpected and unimaginable people, places, and creatures from around the world. see all copies from £7.51! new only from £17.59!
9	Schott's Food & Drink Miscellany more books like this by Ben Schott From the mind that brought you Schott's Original Miscellany comes a collection of vital irrelevance and uncommon knowledge surrounding the worlds of food and drink. Schott's Food And Drink Miscellany is a snapper up of unconsidered trifles (in both senses of the word) - from food history to cooking terms; cocktail recipes to dining etiquette; ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £1.36! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Uncle John's Bathroom Reader more books like this by Bathroom Reader's Hysterical Society Finally, here's a book written especially to be read in the bathroom. Full of famous quotes, sick jokes, America's greatest rumors, brain teasers, fun facts, trivia, short stories and other gems to make the bathroom stay a pleasant one. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.14! \| first editions
11 view cover	Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents: What Your Teachers Never Told You about the Men of the White House more books like this by Cormac O'Brien There is a big election coming up in November, and everyone is buzzing about presidents past and future. But if you still can't tell your Tafts from your Tylers, then it's time to play the Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents Trivia Card Game. Inspired by Quirk's Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents, this deck of puzzle cards features hilarious two ... see all copies from £4.99! new only from £7.67! \| first editions
12 view cover	The Ultimate Book of Useless Information: A Few Thousand More Things You Might Need to Know (But Probably Don't) more books like this by Noel Botham In their first book, "The Book of Useless Information," the members of the Useless Information Society proved that knowledge doesnt have to be useful to be entertaining. Now they present a new collection of their most fascinating, hilarious, and wholly trivial findings. see all copies from £2.01! new only from £8.88!
13 view cover	Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? and Other Imponderables: Mysteries of Everyday Life Explained more books like this by David Feldman Why do firehouses have dalmatians? Why are there two different sides to aluminum foil? The answers to these and many other befuddling questions have made David Feldman's book an instant follow-up hit to Imponderables. see all copies from £5.29! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Mental Floss Presents Condensed Knowledge: A Deliciously Irreverent Guide to Feeling Smart Again more books like this by Will Pearson (Editor), Mangesh Hattikudur (Editor), Elizabeth Hunt (Editor) An entertaining and informative compilation of trivia presents a wide variety of lists that encompass virtually very subject, ranging from history to science and economics and featuring such offbeat categories as "geniuses who died paupers," "poems nobody understands," and "explorers who fell short see all copies from £1.60! new only from £8.19! \| first editions
15 view cover	2201 Fascinating Facts: 2 Vols. in One more books like this by David Louis Where can you find a waterfall that flows upward? What do the numbers on your Social Security card mean? Find out in this entertaining collection of provocative facts on everything from higher mathematics to hot dogs. 300+ photos and illustrations. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £49.00! \| first editions
16 view cover	How Does Aspirin Find a Headache more books like this by David Feldman Feldman once again provides answers to life's mysteries in the seventh volume of the enormously popular Imponderables series, which has sold more than one million copies. Complete with letters from readers and Frustrables--questions that could not be answered--this is required reading for Feldman's growing legion of fans. 53 line drawings. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
17	Strange Stories Amaz more books like this by Reader's Digest see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
18 view cover	Do Fish Drink Water?: Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers more books like this by Bill McLain As the official Webmaster for Xerox, Bill McLain was surprised by the kinds of questions he was receiving, questions like whether people born blind can see in their dreams and why rabbits are associated with Easter. McLain soon began to answer each and every question he received -- attracting national attention from MSNBC, CNN, and People -- and ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
19 view cover	Red Herrings and White Elephants: The Origins of the Phrases We Use Everyday more books like this by Albert Jack, Ama Page (Illustrator) With entries such as "bite the bullet" and "leap of faith," this tongue-in-cheek reference to idioms and their origins is a perfect holiday gift with a small, appealing trim size. see all copies from £8.19! new only from £9.53!
20 view cover	The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind more books like this by Times The New, New York Times "The new standard in reference from the nation's leading newspaper: " "A thorough, authoritative, easy-to-use guide offering deeper coverage on a broad range of essential subjects." Whether you are researching the history of the world, interested in learning more about an obscure medical procedure, exploring environmental trends, studying a great ... see all copies from £8.08! new only from £10.08! \| first editions
21 view cover	Imponderables more books like this by David Feldman Imponderables The Solution to the Mysteries of Everyday Life Did you ever wonder why you never see baby pigeons? Or why a thumbs-up gesture means "OK"? At last the solutions to some of life's most baffling questions are gathered here in one volume. Written in an informative and entertaining style and illustrated with drawings that are clearly to ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
22 view cover	I Didn't Know That: From "Ants in the Pants" to "Wet Behind the Ears" the Unusual Origins of the Things We Say more books like this by Karlen Evins (Read by) The producer and co-host of the national radio talk show "Beyond Reason" delivers a fun, fascinating, and informative collection of everyday expressions and their colorful origins. Illustrations. see all copies from £7.16! new only from £7.75!
23 view cover	The Book of Lists more books like this by David Wallechinsky The first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, of intriguing information and must-talk-about trivia has spawned many imitators - but none as addictive or successful. For nearly three decades, the editors have been researching curious facts, unusual statistics and the incredible stories behind them. Now, the most entertaining and ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £10.67! \| first editions
24 view cover	So You Think You're Irish more books like this by Margaret Kelleher So you think you're Irish, do you now? Well this book, with over 500 multiple choice questions about everything from the Blarney Stone to James Joyce, will test your I.Q. (Irish Quotient, that is), and determine how much of the Emerald Isle you really have in you! see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
25 view cover	Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions more books like this by David Pickering Alphabetically arranged by subject, this guide highlights a diverse range of popularly held fears and beliefs. Many are still familiar and widespread yet others now belong firmly in the past. Entries vary from brief accounts of the superstitions related to specific daily tasks, medical ailments, plants and animals, to expansive discussions of ... see all copies from £4.78! new only from £7.34! \| first editions

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