10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything A Collection Of Fascinating Historical Scientific And Cultural Trivia About People Places And Things Jacob by Jacob, Mark, Author, Benzkofer, Stephan, Author instant download after payment.

ix, 325 pages : 17 cm, \"For years, the Chicago Tribune's popular weekly feature \"10 Things You Might Not Know\" has been entertaining readers while informing them on a diverse range of fascinating subjects. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything is a comprehensive collection of these columns, presented in a fun and easy-to-read format. This book gives readers well-researched, obscure facts on universal topics such as arts and culture, food and leisure, science and technology, history, politics, sports, religion, lifestyle, language, and more. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything contains a plethora of surprising trivia and pertinent tidbits that will appeal to everyone, from history buffs to sports fans to foodies. Covering amusing and lighthearted topics like beards and holidays alongside more serious subjects like taxes and juries, this collection of carefully researched and universal trivia will make readers laugh and their jaws drop. This book leaves readers brighter, wittier, and more curious about a myriad of subjects they have never encountered before\"--, \"A collection of columns from the Chicago Tribune's \"10 Things You Might Not Know\" weekly feature\"--, Includes bibliographical references, Oddities & oddballs -- The human condition -- Controversies & ideas -- Food & drink -- People & places -- Politics -- Language & letters -- Rich & famous -- Military & war -- Science & technology -- Kids & education -- Money & finance -- Arts & culture -- Sports