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Reader's Digest Book of Facts: Essential and Intriguing Information About This Odd World Around Us
Gathers information about history, language, fashion, customs, civilizations, geography, biology, chemistry, physics, computers, astronomy, transportation, and music
416 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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March 30, 2026
Half almanac, half trivia book,
Filled with facts, timelines, and interesting tidbits plus illustrations and photos. Great for learning random facts quickly. fun and informative reference book packed with interesting knowledge about the world. Covering topics like history, science, geography, and culture, it offers a wide variety of facts all in one place. The book is well-organized and easy to browse, making it perfect for reading a little at a time or flipping through when curiosity strikes. 
One of its biggest strengths is how engaging it is—filled with short entries, illustrations, and fascinating tidbits that make learning feel effortless. It’s the kind of book you can pick up anytime and always discover something new.
The downside is that some information may feel outdated today, especially in areas like technology or world data. Still, it remains a great source of general knowledge and a nostalgic, enjoyable read.
Overall: A great pick for trivia lovers and anyone who enjoys learning random facts in a simple, entertaining way.
Filled with facts, timelines, and interesting tidbits plus illustrations and photos. Great for learning random facts quickly. fun and informative reference book packed with interesting knowledge about the world. Covering topics like history, science, geography, and culture, it offers a wide variety of facts all in one place. The book is well-organized and easy to browse, making it perfect for reading a little at a time or flipping through when curiosity strikes. 
One of its biggest strengths is how engaging it is—filled with short entries, illustrations, and fascinating tidbits that make learning feel effortless. It’s the kind of book you can pick up anytime and always discover something new.
The downside is that some information may feel outdated today, especially in areas like technology or world data. Still, it remains a great source of general knowledge and a nostalgic, enjoyable read.
Overall: A great pick for trivia lovers and anyone who enjoys learning random facts in a simple, entertaining way.
August 15, 2021
I had this book my whole child hood ,a version of wiki back in the day
February 3, 2022
My all time best book for looking up old facts
February 9, 2017
I loved this book when I was a kid. I thought the pictures were absolutely fascinating. I tore little strips of paper to mark every page that I thought had a great picture (so, basically I used a whole ream of paper) and every time my grandparents came to visit I had to show them all my marked pages. Found this copy at a yard sale for 50 cents, and it doesn't appear to have ever been opened. Maybe I'll get to tearing those strips and mark my favorite pictures again . . . . .
January 4, 2015
I got this for Christmas when I was ten years old and read it so much that I wore the dang cover almost off. Loved this book. STILL love this book. My geekiness showed early.
December 9, 2011
a limited and dated resource
March 25, 2013
I'm excited to read this.
June 3, 2016
Excellent general knowledge!
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