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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. The title says it all...although it's good for Quizzo! ( ) A twenty-year-old collection of random bits of information, some of it more pointless than others. Examples include: "What is the origin of the legend that storks bring babies?", "Why do we give names to hurricanes?" "Who first thought of freezing foods?" and "How does yeast make bread rise?" That sort of thing. The answers aren't terribly in-depth, and I'd venture to say that most of what was new to me was not that interesting, and most of what was interesting was not really new. There's also a weird emphasis on trivia about corporate logos and mascots and products, which I found a tiny bit off-putting. Plus, there are a few entries I find myself rather skeptical about and suspect may simply be repeating interesting but not necessarily true stories. So, not the greatest book of this kind I've ever come across. (I nominate The Book of General Ignorance and You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News for that honor.) But it did a reasonably good job of giving my brain something easy to focus on while I was in the hospital, which I appreciated, so I'm rating it a little higher than I might have otherwise. no reviews | add a review
Here is enough useless information for everyone. In "The Book of Totally Useless Information," Don Voorhees has compiled over two hundred explanations for the not-so-important questions in life. Why is the sky blue? Why does orange juice taste funny after you brush your teeth? Why is a left-handed pitcher known as a "Southpaw"? Why is the National Hockey League Championship Trophy called the Stanley Cup? When did it first become offensive to extend the middle finger? Why are diamonds measured in carats? What makes stainless steel stainless? Why does a Mexican Jumping Bean jump? Why do spokes on wagon wheels appear to move backward on television or movie screens? What is a best boy, a key grip, and a gaffer? Chockful of fascinating trivial facts and anecdotes, "The Book of Totally Useless Information" will entertain readers of all ages. Illustrated throughout, this useful book will satisfy the curiosity of everyone who wonders why. No library descriptions found. |
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