222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions

by QI Elves

Which lottery numbers should I pick?
Is it true that we are made entirely of stardust?
Can dogs tell the time?
Why do songs get stuck in my head?
If Rome wasn't built in a day, how long did it take?
Do plants make noises?
Where is last Wednesday?

These are just a few of the questions put to the QI Elves by the listeners of BBC Radio 2's The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. This book is a collection of their cracking, unexpected and frequently hilarious answers. Chock full with extra facts and illustrations from the Elves, 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions will spark wonder and joy.

Includes a foreword from Zoe Ball.

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook, Science

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2022

Reviews

[Jo Everett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been a long-time fan of QI and was delighted to be reading their latest compendium of facts and intrigue. This is another perfect book to be consumed on an idle Sunday, or pop it by the bed (in the loo) and read it in snatches when you have snippets of time. There were admittedly a couple of facts I skipped or stop reading because I wasn't necessarily interested in the subject matter, but I think that's just a personal thing because as always the team have done a fantastic job of compiling a whole range of facts to please a wide audience. Nothing much more to say really; it's a book for people like me, who hated many of the lessons in school and in adulthood now embrace such books that teach in an entertaining way.

[Ralph Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I thought it was a good ratio of information and comedy. The realism of this book is also really good. Some of the questions in the book are questions you ask yourself in your day-to-day life. Really, really good. Informative and comedic at the same time! Recommend to anyone who wants a fun and easy read but still want to get a certain level of information out of it.

Best Quote:
"Why don't women's clothes have pockets?... blame the patriarchy."

[Dorota Ziajka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the book. It’s very engaging and informative. It offers a delightful blend of facts, wit, and humor, making it a fast and enjoyable read. Covering a wide range of topics, the book caters to diverse interests, although some readers outside the UK may find the content overly UK-oriented. While the book's strong focus on British history and culture may limit its universality, it remains a valuable resource for those seeking a quirky and amusing exploration of knowledge.

[Tara T · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, amusing, interesting read to dip in dip out of. Full of random questions and scientifically or mathematically determined answers by QI, peppered with dry dad jokes.

Can dogs tell time
Why does stretching feel good
Which of our lips is most important?
How do we know what’s in the centre of the earth ?
How big is a cloud?
If you cloned yourself would your clone have the same finger prints?
Can elephants sneeze?

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting facts, some I knew, some I did not, where the QI elves answer questions put to them, mostly children. Some longer stories and facts, other quick interesting statements. Some humour written in, and everything from space, to history, science and biology. Great for older children, teens and adults, and most info not too difficult to understand.

[Nichola · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of these reads that feels like complete and utter fluff. Fun and somewhat meaningless but always good to learn little bits and pieces although my brain cannot absorb all the random information in here.

[Ayse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious and informative, just like Qi

[phoebe kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

the facts were infact, fun

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Quite interesting

[Kieran McAndrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating facts form further features in this brilliant book from the QI Elves.

[Emily Irvine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book that will answer your weird and wonderful questions.