Trivia

Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious-curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff...

Top Gear's James May is back with his hilarious and controversial opinions on . . . just about everything.As well as writing about his first love, cars, James has a go at political correctness, the endless rules and regulations of daily life, the...

This is a book for everyone who has ever wondered why pubs should be called The Cross Keys, The Dew Drop Inn or The Hope and Anchor. You'll be glad to know that there are very good - strange and memorable - reasons behind them all.After much research...

Journey from A-Z, playing 26 rounds of Pointless with family and friends and enjoy facts, banter and musings from Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. Inside you'll find hundreds of questions for all the family from TV's most popular quiz show,...

"Delightfully horrifying."--Popular ScienceOne of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018* A mysterious epidemic of dental explosions... * A teenage boy who got his wick stuck in a candlestick.....

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather alongside details of famous meteorologists and their influence. Discover historical...

THE HILARIOUS, FEEL-GOOD BOOK FROM BBC RADIO 2 PRESENTER LIZA TARBUCKI am genuinely distracted by everything, and I don't think I'm alone in this.I consider my love of distraction a thing to be cherished. Like the annuals of my youth, this book is...

'James Crowden is Britain's best cider writer ... Cider Country is the book we've all been waiting for.' Oz Clarke Join James Crowden as he embarks on a journey to distil the ancient origins of cider,...

Are you razor sharp when it comes to Shelby family knowledge? Do you know The Garrison Tavern and its regulars like the back of your hand?Then summon your network of friends and foes and prepare to gamble for the title of true Blinder! By order of the...

Is That Your Final Answer? is a celebration of the most jaw-droppingly stupid, embarrassing and unforgettably hilarious answers given by contestants on television and radio quiz shows.We've all been there: you're asked a question at a special event or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648450860Author Bill O'NeillFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Lak PublishingPublisher Lak PublishingWeight(grams) 299gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by rabbits? Or that the Mars Rover sang itself "Happy Birthday"? How about the odd ingredient Civil War soldiers used to make coffee?Trivia meets its match. From Jupiter's diamond showers to why pirates wore...

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 researched curious facts, unusual...

'MAGIC' JO BRAND'HAPPIFYING' STEPHEN FRY'SUSIE DENT IS A NATIONAL TREASURE' RICHARD OSMANWhether it's the distress of a bad haircut (AGE-OTORI) or longing for the food someone else is eating (GROAKING), the pleasure found in other people's happiness...

Walking sticks have had a bad press. For too long the walking stick has been portrayed as a workaday item of codgerism, a simple support for the aged and infirm. This is not the case. Possession of a walking stick opens up a whole gamut of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782487191129Author Jenny KellettFormat PaperbackPage Count 452Imprint Bellanova BooksPublisher Bellanova BooksWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything is a treasure trove of random knowledge. Covering everything from the furthest known galaxies to the murky origins of oyster ice cream, inside you will find a discussion of how one might determine the most...

If you thought there was only one type of fart, get ready to be blown away!This amusing and informative little book is set to entertain farters far and wide. Featuring all things flatulence, it's the perfect gift for...

'FASCINATING' Daily Mail'FULL OF AMAZING FACTS' The QI ElvesEach of the United Kingdom's 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an unexpected nugget to dust off and treasure. Mark Mason has embarked on a tour of the country, immersing himself in...

'FASCINATING' Daily Mail'FULL OF AMAZING FACTS' The QI ElvesEach of the United Kingdom's 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an unexpected nugget to dust off and treasure. Mark Mason has embarked on a tour of the country, immersing himself in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783985520947Author Jordan LambFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Life in PuzzlePublisher Life in PuzzleWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm *...

When you're feeling disappointed or just a little blue, there's nothing like good a laugh at some groanworthy jokes to raise the spirits - and that's what you'll get with this whopping compendium. With all-time classic subjects such as bankers, the...

HERE ARE MANY, MANY THINGS THAT NOBODY KNOWS . . .Why are so many giraffes gay?Has human evolution stopped?Where did our alphabet come from?Can robots become self-aware?Can lobsters recognize other lobsters by sight?What goes on inside a black hole?Are...

Festive fun for all the family! Do you know...* Which band has had the most Christmas number ones?* How many cover versions of 'All I Want for Christmas' have been recorded?* Which Christmas song is the most popular single ever released? ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783985520954Author Jordan LambFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Life in PuzzlePublisher Life in PuzzleWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612434759Author Andrew ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 190g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612434759Author Andrew ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 190g

FROM THE TEAM BEHIND BBC RADIO 4'S AWARD-WINNING NATURE AND COMEDY SERIES NATURE TABLEDid You Know That...A housefly buzzes in the key of F?A cockroach can live for a week without its head, before dying of starvation?Slugs have four noses? So, if you...

'Dear God, what is it like in your funny little brains? It must be so boring.' Can you pit your wits against the best and the wisest? Through these 200 puzzles and challenges, you'll be able to elevate your powers of deduction, detection and general...

This book makes up a collection of cautionary tales about the undignified ways you can kick the bucket - and they're all true! The vegetarian who was killed with a frozen leg of lamb, the cyclist who swallowed his own dentures and the burglar who fell...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781510744400Author Phil MasonFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Skyhorse PublishingPublisher Skyhorse PublishingWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

Do you call your partner darling because you forgot their real name years ago? Restore your brain to its tack-like sharpness with the exercises in this wickedly funny book.If you refer to your dearest friend as 'Thingy' or have to keep changing your...

Do you call your partner darling because you forgot their real name years ago? Restore your brain to its tack-like sharpness with the exercises in this wickedly funny book.If you refer to your dearest friend as 'Thingy' or have to keep changing your...

From the line of succession to the Queen's corgis, this charming book is a perfect primer on the fascinating world of British royalty.Full of fun facts and surprising stories to delight longtime enthusiasts and new fans alike, This Is a Book for People...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780147517609Author Robert EvansFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint PlumePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 262g

'Instagram's answer to David Sedaris.' ST STYLE MAGAZINE 'Irresistibly readable' DOLLY ALDERTON 'You'll laugh. You'll cry.' LENA DUNHAM ...

All the fun of Pavilion's bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form! Test your rugby knowledge with this handy quiz book, packed with fun and challenging quiz questions based around the weirdest events from more...

Name Meanings Explained"From the casually curious to etymology junkies (or anyone who's ever halted a conversation to search the internet for the origin of a word) this book will have something for everyone." --William C. Fox of the YouTube channel...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593541531Author Ryan NorthFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Riverhead Books,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 228mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399159251Author Noel BothamFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Perigee Books,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 142gDimensions(mm) 191mm *...