Synopses & Reviews
Ever wonder why and how cats purr? Do you sit there looking clueless when a child asks you where hiccups come from? Have you ever wanted to know the derivation of the word pundit? If the answer to these questions is yes, then this book is for you. Divided into seven categories-nature, human body, language, holidays and special occasions, humanities and culture, cuisine, and geography-this book will turn you into a veritable fount of knowledge on all manner of subjects, whether it's the invention of the zipper or the origin of the word posh.
Synopsis
Ever wonder why cats purr or how to explain hiccups to your child? How about the derivation of the word pundit? If the answer is yes to these questions, this book is for you. Divided into seven categories of facts: the natural world, human body, language, holidays, culture, cuisine, and states, this book will provide extraordinary bits of knowledge and answers to some truly puzzling questions-- such as how the zipper was developed and the origin of the word posh.