The Book of Incredible Information: A World of Not-So-Common Knowledge

by J.K. Kelley, Louis Weber

The Book of Incredible Information, from the popular Armchair Reader series, is an informative and entertaining compilation of data covering hundreds of fascinating, funny, and unfamiliar facts on topics ranging from the odd to the obscure. This book will cause you to both laugh out loud and shake your head in amazement.

Here is a sampling of what you will find in The Book of Incredible
You can earn a good living by working as a banana gasser.
In Ohio, it s illegal to get a fish drunk.
Charlie Chaplin once lost a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest.
United States President James Garfield could write Latin with one hand and Greek with the other--at the same time.
In some parts of Italy, people savor a worm-filled cheese called casu marzu.

The Book of Incredible Information is a treasure trove of not-so-common knowledge, presenting anecdotes, stories, trivia, fun facts, and quotations that will entertain history buffs, trivia experts, and anyone who delights in the quirky and unusual.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

502 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty accurate, just dated. This would be fine for a trip and as a way to have some group trivia discussions. Besides that it is now a little too out of date, my only real problem with it is that it is just not well-orgazined.

[Marcie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun book for a plane ride. Light trivial information goes well with canned oxygen. I am sure the more ridiculous information has replaced vital knowledge. It's okay though, I have really only had to use CPR once.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Random information in quick, easy to read while in the bathroom format.

[Brian Morin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, but too long. SOmeone edit, please!