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The Big Book of American Facts: 1000 Interesting Facts And Trivia About USA
Do you think you know everything about the United States? Think again! Did you know that tomatoes were once put on trial in New Jersey? Or that it's illegal to whistle underwater in West Virginia? With these 1,000 facts about the USA, you're guaranteed to discover something you didn't know.
From USA history to silly facts about American presidents, from laws you can't believe are laws to facts about U.S. inventions, this book is the perfect solution to any moment of boredom. It has facts about religion and sports, facts about U.S. geography and nature, facts about food and drinks, and facts about language, animals, and American education. There are facts about science, facts about the military, facts about modes of transportation, facts about business and money, and facts about how big the United States really is.
According to one American, "This book of trivia is the greatest thing that's been written since the Nevada state Constitution. Did you know that was the longest message ever sent via Morse code telegram?"
With this book of 1,000 trivia facts, you'll impress even the most knowledgeable friends you have. Use the interesting facts to start a great conversation. Pull out the random facts to make someone smile. Be the center of any party with all the funny facts you'll find in this book. Got a pub quiz or trivia night to go to? Prepare with this book! With this many fun facts about the United States, you'll win every time.
From USA history to silly facts about American presidents, from laws you can't believe are laws to facts about U.S. inventions, this book is the perfect solution to any moment of boredom. It has facts about religion and sports, facts about U.S. geography and nature, facts about food and drinks, and facts about language, animals, and American education. There are facts about science, facts about the military, facts about modes of transportation, facts about business and money, and facts about how big the United States really is.
According to one American, "This book of trivia is the greatest thing that's been written since the Nevada state Constitution. Did you know that was the longest message ever sent via Morse code telegram?"
With this book of 1,000 trivia facts, you'll impress even the most knowledgeable friends you have. Use the interesting facts to start a great conversation. Pull out the random facts to make someone smile. Be the center of any party with all the funny facts you'll find in this book. Got a pub quiz or trivia night to go to? Prepare with this book! With this many fun facts about the United States, you'll win every time.
156 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 2016
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August 1, 2020
Good Read
Some fascinating and bizarre facts capture by the author in this book! Good research done on the various subjects. Would have given a 5 star rating if it had included a major section on the National Parks of U.S. as well. 😀
Some fascinating and bizarre facts capture by the author in this book! Good research done on the various subjects. Would have given a 5 star rating if it had included a major section on the National Parks of U.S. as well. 😀
April 18, 2020
Some interesting facts
Some very interesting facts, some very uninteresting facts. Also lots of repetition of the same facts under different titles within the book.
Some very interesting facts, some very uninteresting facts. Also lots of repetition of the same facts under different titles within the book.
May 30, 2020
Great obscure facts. Good read.
Interesting facts on a variety of topics and subjects. Enjoyable learning some unknown fact about states and cities. You'll enjoy☺
Interesting facts on a variety of topics and subjects. Enjoyable learning some unknown fact about states and cities. You'll enjoy☺
June 2, 2020
Did you know...??? !!! Fun informative trivia.
June 27, 2020
Decent book
Quick read and formatted to be easily read. Some of the facts were listed more than once, but I did learn a few things! More of a kids book than one for adults
Quick read and formatted to be easily read. Some of the facts were listed more than once, but I did learn a few things! More of a kids book than one for adults
July 2, 2020
Nice read
Well written list of our countries facts. Very and read fun and informative life of work that all should read.
Well written list of our countries facts. Very and read fun and informative life of work that all should read.
October 6, 2020
Very interesting with facts that will never be used.
June 20, 2021
Excellent Book
Covers so many different topics and subjects you won't get bored. Excellent read and fast. I loved every page of it
Covers so many different topics and subjects you won't get bored. Excellent read and fast. I loved every page of it
December 21, 2021
Nice, fast read
Quick, fun facts in easy categories for those interested in random US trivia, facts, and history. Some facts repeated but still a pleasant read.
Quick, fun facts in easy categories for those interested in random US trivia, facts, and history. Some facts repeated but still a pleasant read.
May 1, 2024
There are provable incorrect facts, it sometimes contradicts itself, no sources are cited, and there are a few typos scattered about.
Cute book, but I wouldn't quote it unless I verified it first.
Cute book, but I wouldn't quote it unless I verified it first.
February 9, 2025
Another good one
I love Bill’s trivia books. They’re short and easy reads. Lots of interesting trivia as well! I look forward to reading more!
I love Bill’s trivia books. They’re short and easy reads. Lots of interesting trivia as well! I look forward to reading more!
December 29, 2022
Interesting facts, but not particularly exciting or memorable. A couple of the facts I found to be incorrect, which could be due to changes in information since the book was published.
September 25, 2016
Five days a week throughout this great country, former immigrants are becoming citizens, but before they can actually take the oath to have their dreams of officially being part of our nation they must pass a test consisting of several important general questions about the United States.
But how many of us know those little tidbits of interesting facts and trivia of our great country. Bill O’Neill in this book provides his readers 1,000 of these well-research facts covering such areas such as: Presidents, History, Religion, the Constitution, Interesting Laws on the Books, Military, and of course there’s also Weird and Random Facts.
All in all, this book will prove to be quite interesting and information to anyone who wants to learn more about the United States of American; and for informing his readers in such an entertaining fashion I’ve given this book 5 STARS.
But how many of us know those little tidbits of interesting facts and trivia of our great country. Bill O’Neill in this book provides his readers 1,000 of these well-research facts covering such areas such as: Presidents, History, Religion, the Constitution, Interesting Laws on the Books, Military, and of course there’s also Weird and Random Facts.
All in all, this book will prove to be quite interesting and information to anyone who wants to learn more about the United States of American; and for informing his readers in such an entertaining fashion I’ve given this book 5 STARS.
September 30, 2016
i received this book from librarything free in exchange for a review. I am totally addicted to trivia! My brother got me hooked on trivia many many moons ago and I still love it. Give me a book of trivia or a book of facts and I'm a happy camper!
THE BIG BOOK OF AMERICAN FACTS:1000 INTERESTING FACTS AND TRIVIA ABOUT THE USA BY BILL O'NEILL is chocked full of American facts.
Did you know Lincoln was a bartender at one point? Trivia like that and more awaits you in this really great trivia book.
THE BIG BOOK OF AMERICAN FACTS:1000 INTERESTING FACTS AND TRIVIA ABOUT THE USA BY BILL O'NEILL is chocked full of American facts.
Did you know Lincoln was a bartender at one point? Trivia like that and more awaits you in this really great trivia book.
October 19, 2016
The perfect book to drive fellow history geeks, family, and friends bonkers! Drag it along to reenactments, school pot lucks, family gatherings, and more. See who knows what and even if each only learns one thing, it's a success. Not going to tease with any tidbits, GET YOUR OWN!
Thanks LibraryThing Giveaways, for the chance to win this book!
Thanks LibraryThing Giveaways, for the chance to win this book!
January 2, 2017
Solid 4 stars
Pretty decent trivia book, however some trivia needs a little more explanation (e.g., a state was second in something - well, what was first?) As I'm a history buff as well, loved the history chapters.
Good quick read, didn't notice any typos or grammar issues. Seems to be well-edited as well.
Pretty decent trivia book, however some trivia needs a little more explanation (e.g., a state was second in something - well, what was first?) As I'm a history buff as well, loved the history chapters.
Good quick read, didn't notice any typos or grammar issues. Seems to be well-edited as well.
October 1, 2016
I won a copy of this book from Librarything.com giveaway. There were quite a few interesting facts in this book, but there were also several well known facts, and some facts were very vague.
May 30, 2020
Not very good. Lots of factual errors—some just out of date but others (ie, where Robert Wadlow is from) are just simply wrong. Also, several redundancies.
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