Get smarter in a random way! Includes short, lighthearted articles on every imaginable subject, including inventions, sports, espionage, famous people, music, and a lot of other random stuff. Every article begins by posing a provocative question. A total of 120 entries. 11 themed chapters - each chapter ends with a short section of themed trivia questions. Ever wonder why there are 18 holes in a golf? Who invented the jigsaw puzzle? How to put a ship in a bottle? You'll find the answers to those questions plus over a hundred more in this truly unpredictable collection of history, culture, and pop ephemera. The articles are short, the explanations are to the point, and the subjects are sure to pique and provoke. Book is lightweight and portable, great for travel. 272 pages
Publications International, Ltd. (PIL) is a leading North American publisher, producing hundreds of new titles each year and printing millions of books annually. CEO Louis Weber founded the company in 1967 with a mission to provide high-quality, high-value products for consumers worldwide.
PIL publishes books in many categories, including the popular Brain Games® series of puzzle, sticker and coloring books, in addition to cookbooks, children’s books, craft, reference and much more.
PIL's bestselling Brain Games® product line features a wide array of puzzle books, including standards such as word searches, crosswords, sudokus, codewords, and cryptograms, as well as variety puzzle books themed around crime, Christmas, summer, celebrities, and more.
The New Seasons® division publishes a variety of stationery products that combine unique formats with the latest trends in design. Among these are Sticker by Number titles, Color and Frame books, notepad sets, journals, and recipe keepers. These products are the perfect vehicle to de-stress and relax, organize your day, and record and share memories.
Collectible Automobile® magazine, another division of PIL, presents an in-depth look at the cars and trucks that Americans have known and loved for decades. First published in 1984, Collectible Automobile® magazine is released six times a year.
PIL's cookbooks feature visually outstanding presentations of culinary classics and world cuisine, including books that focus on the Mediterranean diet, plant-based cooking, restaurant recipes, and the best in entertaining.