Weird and Unusual Trivia

by Publications International (Editor)

This collection of more than 130 stories features tales of hoaxes, suspicious deaths, paranormal encounters, and impossible truths.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Reference, Trivia

272 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2013

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Erica Hollinger · Rating 3 out of 5]

A friend gave this to me for Christmas. It was interesting. I read a chapter a day (they are about 30 pages each)
Now I just need to retain some of the information for when we go to trivia

[J.J. Lair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big book with so many sections and so much information. I read it but I will go back later because I can’t retain it all. Keeping handy on my bookshelf.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was educational but some parts of it were boring and didn't really keep me reading to the point of skipping it all together. Though it you want something to just read on a lazy day at home this might work.

[Andy Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great stories, secrets, and other items that the curious will surely enjoy!

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s weird. It’s cool. And some of it is even a little unbelievable.

[Megan Middlemiss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of fun facts and a great read!

[Mybutt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it!

[Veronica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect for bathroom reading!

[Joshua Friesen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Random knowledge. Fun.

[C.M. Craig · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is basically just a shorter version of the previous Weird and Unusual Trivia book this publisher put out. I was very disappointed. Nothing ruins a rainy day, comfy clothes, a cup of hot tea and a new book like discovering it's the same as the book just finished. 😔

[Ashley]

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Own in hardback.

FS: "The world's largest living organism has been growing underground for thousands of years."

LS: "Wyvern: a winged dragon with a serpent's tail."

[Dustin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loads of great information organized into interesting sections. Loved it.

[David Sylvester · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of miscellaneous info and fun for the curious of heart. I had a few good laughs as well. I got this book as a Christmas present from my granddaughter!!

[Rachel Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not too shabby