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Now I Know
Now I Know: The Revealing Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts | Dan Lewis
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Praise for the Webby Award-winning newsletter: "I eagerly read 'Now I Know' every day. It's always fresh, always a surprise, and always interesting!" --Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and Wikia Did you know that there are actually 27 letters in the alphabet, or that the U.S. had a plan to invade Canada? And what actually happened to the flags left on the moon? Even if you think you have a handle on all things trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know. From uncovering what happens to lost luggage to New York City's plan to crack down on crime by banning pinball, this book will challenge your knowledge of the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest facts. Covering 100 outrageous topics, Now I Know is the ultimate challenge for any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing left to learn.
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Bulls are color blind.

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Awk_Word_Smith The question is: are they currently taking applications for new citizens? Asking for a friend. That friend being me. 2y
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This is true, and I remember when Mike Bloomberg angered people by pointing this out.

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The Titanic's sister ships, part 2 of 2

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The Titanic's sister ships (part 1 of 2)

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Suet624 Jeepers! 2y
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Remember this the next time someone mentions that girls aren't good at Math or Science.

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Fascinating. Fans of Mental Floss or the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series will love this book.

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(Continued)...the week.

--This would be my idea of Hell.

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(Continued)...fond of the zoo's new attraction and named his teddy bear after it. The "Pooh" part? Pooh was a swan).

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(Continued)...examples of people allegedly passing out tainted candy or, in one case, passing out ant poison as a gag gift to teenagers (no one was hurt), but the bogeyman of terrible people making trick-or-treating unsafe is a canard.

Susanita The hosts of Now & Then were guests on Gastropod and mentioned this phenomenon (among others) about Halloween candy. https://overcast.fm/+ufswnG6X8 2y
keithmalek @Susanita The author goes on to mention that there was one instance where this happened, but the guy was only trying to poison his own kid because he wanted to collect the payout on his insurance policy. After he learned that there is no payout for murder, he tried to poison a few different trick-or-treaters in order to take the heat off of himself and make it look like it was someone else. 2y
Susanita Dad of the year! 🤬 2y
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(Continued)...mentioned case, entitles the buyer to his or her deposit back.

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(Continued)...travel on the same plane in case it crashes.; it's this carefully passed-on secret ritual, and the formula is kept in a secret bank vault."

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De Grote Donor Show (3 of 3)

night_shift I love this. It's insane to me that people aren't on the donor list. I know some countries do it, but I think America should have an opt out donor program instead of the other way around. 2y
keithmalek I'm not on the donor list. I'm much more interested in ending human life than saving it. But let's not get into that. 2y
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De Grote Donor Show (2 of 3)

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De Grote Donor Show, Part 1

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Great collection of fun stories and fun facts!

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#ShortStorySwap is here @Alicia . I got a sneak peek at the cool packaging. I‘m not sure I can wait a couple days past my birthday to open it. Opening at the same time as other swap Littens is fun too.

CSeydel The “official” open date is 7/11, which I realize is weird because it‘s a Wednesday, but I set it bc it‘s my birthday 😊 That said, you have my permission to open yours on your birthday!! 📚🎁🎈 (edited) 6y
Alicia @RowReads1 yayyyyyy I‘m so glad it got there safely!!! 💗📚😁 6y
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Thanks for the tag @BryanaB

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Spring or Summer
Lately Fantasy/Sci Fi/Horror but I like all good tales
Reading, Crocheting, tentatively dipping my toe into the Writing pool
Dry honey-nut Cheerios at 3am
Tea with milk
Homemade ornament from my book club
Tag @sprainedbrain ! because I appreciate the name

#gettingtoknowyou @Tiffy_Reads

MidnightBookGirl I think you have some fantastic stories inside you, and of course I already know you're a poet. ❤ 6y
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Fun book! Each chapter is extremely short and is full of interesting facts. Very glad I picked up this short book. If I hadn't already read the second book, I would be getting it now. Great book if you want something fast and easy.

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I accidentally read the "sequel" to this book first. I enjoyed that book so I decided to give this one a shot!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was so much fun!! I did the audio book and definitely want a hard copy on my shelf!

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Next up on audio thanks to the 2 for 1 sale at Audible.com. This one should be fun!