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If your brain hungers for quirky yet fascinating tidbits, "1,411 Quite Interesting Facts to Knock You Sideways" offers an all-you-can-eat buffet. Forget plowing through dry history books or encyclopedias; this is the dinner party cheat sheet that will make you the most interesting guest in the room or just provide endless entertainment for those moments when you crave a quick, amusing diversion.

Joined-Up Thinking by Stevyn Colgan is a witty and clever book that will keep you amused with its playful humor while simultaneously challenging your intellect. The book is perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their wit and expand their knowledge in a fun and entertaining way.

If you're tickled by the idea of discovering that much of what we think we know is actually wrong, this is your kind of book. The 'QI: The Book of General Ignorance’ is like a delightful treasure trove for inquisitive minds that enjoy having their assumptions playfully debunked. It’s perfect for those trivia nights and a sure way to impress friends with quirky facts that contradict common knowledge. Plus, you get to bask in the humorous wisdom of Stephen Fry and the QI team as they guide you through a journey of amusing enlightenment.

If you love trivia nights but often find yourself corrected by that one know-it-all friend, "The Book of General Ignorance" might just become your secret weapon. It's a treasure trove of misunderstood facts that will not only make you laugh but also arm you with the most interesting conversation starters. This book is perfect if you're looking to challenge your perceptions and enjoy learning in the most entertaining way possible.

A brand-new edition of the UK No. 1 bestseller inspired by BBC2's sash-hit comedy quiz QI.This comprehensive catalogue of all the misconceptions, mistakes and misunderstandings in 'common knowledge' will make you wonder why anyone bothers going to school.More than 25% longer, with extra cartoons, hilarious ext rats from the TV show and 50 new things you didn't know, including:No one has ever slid down a banisterThere are 613 commandments in the BibleVipers, cobras and rattlesnakes are not poisonousTh wise Family weren't called RobinsonThe unluckiest date is Monday the 27thYou have no muscles in your fingersCoffee isn't made from beansEverything you think you know is wrong.Translated in 29 languages, the original Book of General Ignorance is Amazon's fourth bestselling book in the world ever. Completely revised, corrected and plumed up, it now includes an index and an appendix listing all the celebrities who have appeared on QI to date.