The #1 British bestseller reveals all of the hugely entertaining misconceptions, mistakes, and misunderstandings in common knowledge.
This book not only debunks hundreds of myths and misconceptions - it goes beyond the merely medical to unearth for readers the history of why, for instance we grew up believing eating too many carrots can make us orange.
Includes index.
Korean edition of [The Mysteries of History] by Graeme Donald.
Just when you thought it was safe to start showing off again, the bestselling authors of The Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off are back.
The international bestseller, this comprehensive catalogue of all the misconceptions, mistakes and misunderstandings in 'common knowledge' will make you wonder why anyone bothers going to school.
Presents a compendium of popular misconceptions, misunderstandings and common mistakes based on common knowledge, culled from the fields of history, science, literature, and biography.
Who made the first aeroplane flight? How many legs does an octopus have? How much water should you drink every day? This title presents a collection of facts, taking on the popular "General Ignorance" round from BBC1's top rated quiz.
If you still think that Henry VIII had six wives, that water has no colour, that Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, and that Earth has only one moon, then you need this book." -- Back cover.
QI挑戰你的IQ: 考倒愛迪生的230則"非常識"!
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