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The Book of Totally Useless Information

by Donald A. Voorhees

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Publisher Comments:

Don Voorhees has continually collected interesting stories and bits of information over the years and claims to never have lost a game of trivial pursuit. Here, he has compiled over 200 explanations for the not-so important questions in life. **Lightning Print On Demand Title

Synopsis:

Here is enough useless information for everyone. In "The Book of Totally Useless Information", Don Voorhees has compiled over two hundred explanations for the not-so-important questions in life.

Why is the sky blue?

Why does orange juice taste funny after you brush your teeth?

Why is a left-handed pitcher known as a "Southpaw"?

Why is the National Hockey League Championship Trophy called the Stanley Cup?

When did it first become offensive to extend the middle finger?

Why are diamonds measured in carats?

What makes stainless steel stainless?

Why does a Mexican Jumping Bean jump?

Why do spokes on wagon wheels appear to move backward on television or movie screens?

What is a best boy, a key grip, and a gaffer?

Chockful of fascinating trivial facts and anecdotes, "The Book of Totally Useless Information" will entertain readers of all ages. Illustrated throughout, this useful book will satisfy the curiosity of everyone who wonders why.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780806514055
Author:
Voorhees, Donal A.
Author:
Voorhees, Don
Author:
Voorhees, Donal A.
Publisher:
Carol Publishing Corporation
Location:
Secaucus, N.J. :
Subject:
Trivia
Subject:
Questions and answers
Subject:
REFERENCE / Trivia
Series Volume:
9467
Publication Date:
19930331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
9.00x6.12x.52 in. .69 lbs.

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Product details 208 pages Carol Publishing Corporation - English 9780806514055 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Here is enough useless information for everyone. In "The Book of Totally Useless Information", Don Voorhees has compiled over two hundred explanations for the not-so-important questions in life.

Why is the sky blue?

Why does orange juice taste funny after you brush your teeth?

Why is a left-handed pitcher known as a "Southpaw"?

Why is the National Hockey League Championship Trophy called the Stanley Cup?

When did it first become offensive to extend the middle finger?

Why are diamonds measured in carats?

What makes stainless steel stainless?

Why does a Mexican Jumping Bean jump?

Why do spokes on wagon wheels appear to move backward on television or movie screens?

What is a best boy, a key grip, and a gaffer?

Chockful of fascinating trivial facts and anecdotes, "The Book of Totally Useless Information" will entertain readers of all ages. Illustrated throughout, this useful book will satisfy the curiosity of everyone who wonders why.

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