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Now I Know: The Soviets Invaded Wisconsin?!: ...and 99 More Interesting Facts, Plus the Amazing Stories Behind Them

AUTHOR Vaughan, Gabriel; Lewis, Dan
PUBLISHER Audible Studios on Brilliance (05/26/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Audio (MP3 CD)

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A brand-new collection of fascinating facts spanning history and sports to science and pop culture that will have you proudly stating, "Now I know "

Did you know that a measles outbreak led to the assigning of phone numbers? How about the fact that pirates are the reason we don't use the metric system in the United States? Or that there's actually a reason why stepping on a Lego hurts so damn much?

Now I Know: The Soviets Invaded Wisconsin? is the ultimate challenge for even the biggest trivia buff. From the time a tomato plant stood up to a volcano to Portland's great garbage battle of 2002, this book will put your general knowledge to the test and explain the most fascinating stories behind the world's greatest facts.

Based on the very popular newsletter, you are guaranteed to learn something new despite how much you already think you know. Covering 100 topics, Now I Know: The Soviets Invaded Wisconsin? will surprise any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing new to learn.

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ISBN-13: 9781713532460
ISBN-10: 1713532468
Binding: CD-Audio (MP3 Format)
Content Language: English
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Carton Quantity: 46
Product Dimensions: 5.25 x 0.50 x 6.75 inches
Feature Codes: Unabridged
Country of Origin: US
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Reference | Trivia
Reference | Reference
Reference | Curiosities & Wonders
Dewey Decimal: 031.02
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A brand-new collection of fascinating facts spanning history and sports to science and pop culture that will have you proudly stating, "Now I know "

Did you know that a measles outbreak led to the assigning of phone numbers? How about the fact that pirates are the reason we don't use the metric system in the United States? Or that there's actually a reason why stepping on a Lego hurts so damn much?

Now I Know: The Soviets Invaded Wisconsin? is the ultimate challenge for even the biggest trivia buff. From the time a tomato plant stood up to a volcano to Portland's great garbage battle of 2002, this book will put your general knowledge to the test and explain the most fascinating stories behind the world's greatest facts.

Based on the very popular newsletter, you are guaranteed to learn something new despite how much you already think you know. Covering 100 topics, Now I Know: The Soviets Invaded Wisconsin? will surprise any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing new to learn.

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Author: Lewis, Dan
Dan Lewis is a father, husband, Mets fan, lawyer, and trivia buff. He writes a daily e-mail called "Now I Know," which began in June of 2010 with twenty subscribers and now boasts more than 100,000. A proud graduate of Tufts University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, he's currently a digital strategist for a well-known children's company. You can sign up for his newsletter at www.NowIKnow.com.
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