Charlton, Mark B.
Description
It's the big book for the smallest room in the house, and sure to satisfy even the most eclectic tastes. Whether you're interested in famous people, o
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dd inventions, sports facts, or TV trivia, this giant volume has it all: humor, science, fashion, food, history, entertainment, and culture. Test your knowledge of black holes or Zen Buddhism, or find out how Ivory Soap, Levi's jeans, and Post-It notes grew from simple ideas to great American success stories. Among the fabulous facts: the childhood rhyme "Ring Around the Rosie" is actually a description of London's bubonic plague in 1665. Did you know that if you eat enough carrots, their carotene pigment will turn your skin pink-orange? There are also handy tips, such as which scents make the best aphrodisiacs, and how to escape from a pool of quicksand.
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