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The Amazing Book of Useless Information
The Perfectly Useless Book of Useless Information: You'll Never Need to Know Anything That's in This Book...But Read It Anyway
It doesn't get any more useless than this!
The most inconsequential entry yet in the #1 New York Times bestselling series proves that information is overrated.
Your life won't be improved by knowing that...
? Frank Sinatra's mother was a convicted felon.
? Bugs Bunny was born in Brooklyn.
? The average American home contains $90 in loose change.
? It is illegal to use the American flag in advertising.
And there's no good reason to also discover...
? Which game show host previously worked as a garbageman.
? Which day of week is the most popular to rob a bank.
? Which millionaire loaned his kidnapped grandson ransom money at 4 percent interest.
? Which country once had a dog for a king.
The most inconsequential entry yet in the #1 New York Times bestselling series proves that information is overrated.
Your life won't be improved by knowing that...
? Frank Sinatra's mother was a convicted felon.
? Bugs Bunny was born in Brooklyn.
? The average American home contains $90 in loose change.
? It is illegal to use the American flag in advertising.
And there's no good reason to also discover...
? Which game show host previously worked as a garbageman.
? Which day of week is the most popular to rob a bank.
? Which millionaire loaned his kidnapped grandson ransom money at 4 percent interest.
? Which country once had a dog for a king.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 4, 2010
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September 16, 2018
This was one of several trivia books that we have laying around. Surprisingly it isn't mine but from my husband but since of the temptation of this type of book to me and the squirrel I chose to finally give in and read it.
The book is refreshing in the fact that it has an actual mascot and so as a result you get opening facts on that. Unfortunately the author doesn't give you the story behind choosing the squirrel - was it cute, was it since they store seeds of truth or is there another story behind it. Inquiring minds wants to know.
As for the trivia that is found within the book it was decently broken-up into chapters with a common theme. As a result it wasn't too hard to find something that may interest you if you don't want to read the book from cover to cover.
At the same time, though, the book itself is flat on its trivia. If you are a big trivia reader or even gamer most of these facts are well-known. As a result there isn't much new information to be had that will be surprising or new in that regards, which is a disappointment to me, especially as there seem to be more than one book in the series.
The way that the facts were given at times also made it sound like the author was breaking up a story. Although it was interesting to read trivia in a way that made it continue on it was a bit unsettling.
All in all it was a pretty decent read and one that I may suggest for beginning trivia lovers. If you have been into trivia for a while there just may not be enough "new" facts to keep you entertained.
The book is refreshing in the fact that it has an actual mascot and so as a result you get opening facts on that. Unfortunately the author doesn't give you the story behind choosing the squirrel - was it cute, was it since they store seeds of truth or is there another story behind it. Inquiring minds wants to know.
As for the trivia that is found within the book it was decently broken-up into chapters with a common theme. As a result it wasn't too hard to find something that may interest you if you don't want to read the book from cover to cover.
At the same time, though, the book itself is flat on its trivia. If you are a big trivia reader or even gamer most of these facts are well-known. As a result there isn't much new information to be had that will be surprising or new in that regards, which is a disappointment to me, especially as there seem to be more than one book in the series.
The way that the facts were given at times also made it sound like the author was breaking up a story. Although it was interesting to read trivia in a way that made it continue on it was a bit unsettling.
All in all it was a pretty decent read and one that I may suggest for beginning trivia lovers. If you have been into trivia for a while there just may not be enough "new" facts to keep you entertained.
May 10, 2011
These are like candy to me. The series of 'Useless Information' books.
Not only do they have the sort of factoids that I like to read right before going to bed, but they also have the cutest critters around on their covers. An all around winning combination.
Perfect for all of those who have an inner Cliff Clavin :o)
Not only do they have the sort of factoids that I like to read right before going to bed, but they also have the cutest critters around on their covers. An all around winning combination.
Perfect for all of those who have an inner Cliff Clavin :o)
August 22, 2019
Love this series of books. They contain thousands of 'tidbits' of information that my entire family enjoys! Something you can spend long or short amounts of time enjoying. 5 stars!!!!The Perfectly Useless Book of Useless Information: You'll Never Need to Know Anything That's in This Book...But Read It Anyway
February 22, 2020
Entertaining on the short term, but tedious to be sure.
The title is accurate as the info contained is perfectly useless...
Unless, you are prone to get into "factual" arguments over insignificant details with
know-it-all friends who claim to have photographic memories.
The title is accurate as the info contained is perfectly useless...
Unless, you are prone to get into "factual" arguments over insignificant details with
know-it-all friends who claim to have photographic memories.
November 28, 2018
This would be a cute and funny coffee table book... if the “facts” were true. Nearly every page has everything ranging from exaggerations to flat out lies!
December 11, 2018
Great information that I can never use! Awesome.
September 9, 2020
Simply a fun book to read with a lot of trivia. Great for trivia fans.
November 7, 2022
Perfect for trivia night or annoying your coworkers with useless knowledge!
April 8, 2015
What can I say? I'm a sucker for useless tidbits of information!
This whole series is just so much fun. Really quick and easy to read, nicely organized, and full of random bits of stuff that may, ultimately, not lead to any great epiphanies in life, but are nevertheless interesting and entertaining. It is still another way to learn something new, and some of these snippets have even prompted me to want to learn a little bit more and I'll go into a bit of research on some subject or other.
Let's put these books into schools!
This whole series is just so much fun. Really quick and easy to read, nicely organized, and full of random bits of stuff that may, ultimately, not lead to any great epiphanies in life, but are nevertheless interesting and entertaining. It is still another way to learn something new, and some of these snippets have even prompted me to want to learn a little bit more and I'll go into a bit of research on some subject or other.
Let's put these books into schools!
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April 12, 2016This little book contains 243 pages of fairly interesting information most of which I have forgotten.
The most useless bit of information I learned was that the only state capital which does not have a McDonald's is Montpelier, Vermont.
I cannot imagine ever needing to know that fact.
The most useless bit of information I learned was that the only state capital which does not have a McDonald's is Montpelier, Vermont.
I cannot imagine ever needing to know that fact.
January 11, 2011
a fun, fun, fun read... had a great time stumping my Dad with some of this stuff over Christmas! :)
March 2, 2011
One more fun book fill with facts & trivia to get me to Jeopardy.
July 6, 2011
A fun book. You don't actually "read" but pick up tidbits all the way through. Some new things and good conversation starters.
October 24, 2011
Another book in this amusing series. If you like trivia and factoids, you will certainly like this book. You can either read it through, or you can browse through it.
August 31, 2011
cute little ditty about all sorts of odd facts
July 18, 2013
If you ever want to know random facts that you didn't want to know, this is your source. What a fantastic, quick read of information, and some of it I even remember!
July 26, 2016
I love useless info so it was right up my alley. Good coffee table book for conversation starters.
April 9, 2014
Once again, refer to title.
April 19, 2024
I love this entire series. The facts are fascinating.
August 8, 2015
Excellent!
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