Hundreds of questions on a variety of topics - art, business, discoveries, films, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, sports, war, and lots of others; things you knew, didn抰 know (and thought you knew but didn抰!) You抣l never have a dull moment with this extraordinary compendium of fascinating facts, interesting information, and tantalizing trivia. Why were women not permitted to watch the ancient Olympics? How did the misconception that spinach contains a lot of iron arise? Why did the founders of Hewlett-Packard price their first product at $54.40? Which mathematical concept owes its origin to soldiers dying of mule kicks in the Prussian army? Why do people say ''Cheers'' before drinking? What is keraunothnetophobia? Whose screen-test result read: "Cute as a fox"? If you抮e even remotely interested in quiz shows, this book will transport you to exhilarating heights. But you don抰 have to be a quiz buff to take pleasure from it. If you are one that marvels at the remarkable world around us, then you are sure to enjoy going through the pages of this mind-bending eye-opener. Ranjit Thomas is an accomplished quizzer, quizmaster and quiz compiler. When he not scouting the world for useless facts, he works for a management consulting firm in New York.
Luckily, David Levinson Wilk has constructed a brain-building confection: a collection of 72 puzzles just brimming with inventive wordplay and mind-tingling themes.
This fantastically cunning collection makes for great entertainment and smart solving. Created by a master constructor, these 72 really clever crosswords are brimming with inventive wordplay, tricky clues, and mind-melting themes.
Filled with puzzles and trivia taken directly from NPR's popular news quiz show Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!©, this crossword puzzle book is for every fan who's been itching to put their own trivia powers to the test!
Crammed with today's notable people, places, and trends, these puzzles will delight savvy solvers who know their Zac Efron from their Nora Ephron and smile at the clue "'I' pad?" because they instantly know the answer: "IGLOO."
[CALL OF CTHULHU ROLEPLAYING] In dim, forgotten recesses of the world lurk mind-twisting horrors. Through the use of human agents these horrors work to thwart mankind's destiny. However, not all of these human agents are willing partners.
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Offers a guide for each map, including information on missions, skills, equipment, strategy, and tactics.
This is a Jersey Shore themed adult coloring book! Colorful Coast: Jersey Shore Edition, incorporates some images and themes from the resort regions of the New Jersey Shore.
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This book includes over 50 games that anyone can play - learn to play on your own - or take money from your family! Thrash close friends into eternal submission, then play to win new friends!