Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at mental—floss, creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school.

Organised by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite–sized–– albeit foul–tasting–– lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips", "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

People love feeling smart, but the vast majority of us don't want to work for the knowledge. This past year saw the huge success of Schott's and similar titles, demonstrating that readers are hungry for fun and quick reads that will help them feel smart again.

The book has a built–in audience of subscribers and fans of the magazine and Condensed Knowledge. The success of Schott's and similar titles have proven that there is a huge market for "get smart quick" books. It will appeal to college and high school students; teachers can use it to spice up their lessons; and it's a godsend for busy professionals who want to sound smart at parties but don't have time to do the research.