false 6613526 1 <DIV><DIV>Did you know Thomas Jefferson’s grandson was an ax murderer? Don’t you delight knowing some dinosaurs were teeny tiny as hens? Before buying that plane ticket, don’t you NEED to know which exotic islands still have cannibals? Wonder what it’s like to live in Hell Town at the End of the World? How about an ailment so surreal it’s named after Alice in Wonderland? In <I>Random Obsessions: Trivia You Can’t Live Without</I>, historian Nick Belardes has dug into the raw source material found in historical archives, scientific studies, and libraries the world over. You’ll also read first-person interviews with people who can explain the unexplained, from the permanently puzzling Mothman conspiracy to secret Star Wars Jedi religious cults, and the charmingly eccentric reason why British aerospace engineers sent teddy bears floating out into space.<BR><BR>Truly trivia you can’t live without, <I>Random Obsessions</I> is filled with facts, lists, definitions, and astonishing information guaranteed to provide you with the best cocktail conversation for many years to come! Your guide, Nick Belardes, has devoted his life to poking around the peculiar and perplexing. Explore the unknown stories behind why the nation’s capitol didn’t stay in Philadelphia, why some fossils are smiling, and how, if Preparation H existed in the early 1800s, Napoleon would have won Waterloo. These real-world facts are outlandish enough to sharpen your brain and occupy your mind for hours of reading. This book is so fascinating and fun, you’ll become obsessed, too!</DIV> 6807558 1 8 2009 Random Obsessions: Trivia You Need To Know total:2|5:0|4:0|3:1|2:0|1:0| 2 5 8 1 3 0 false false Mon Oct 05 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 11 16:42:55 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 11 17:34:01 -0700 2009 Review by Chris Phillips
Random Obsessions is a book of trivia. Not just any trivia, but trivia as defined by Brad Listi, “… a pleasant reminder that no one knows what the hell is going on around...more...]]> 0 0 false false Sat Oct 10 23:18:31 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 10 23:18:31 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Oct 06 11:06:59 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 12:04:37 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Sep 11 21:41:21 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 11 21:41:21 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Sep 11 17:23:24 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 11 17:23:24 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Fri Jul 31 10:23:57 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 13 08:07:24 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Jul 23 11:57:17 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 23 11:57:17 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jul 13 23:27:06 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 13 23:27:06 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6613526