Now I Know: The Revealing Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts

By Dan Lewis

Book Overview

Covering 100 outrageous topics, Now I Know is the ultimate challenge for any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing left to learn.

Praise for the Webby Award-winning newsletter: "I eagerly read Now I Know every day. It's always fresh, always a surprise, and always interesting " --Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and Wikia

​Did you know that there are actually twenty-seven letters in the alphabet, or that the US had a plan to invade Canada? And what actually happened to the flags left on the moon?

Even if you think you have a handle on all thing's trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know. From uncovering what happens to lost luggage to New York City's plan to crack down on crime by banning pinball, this book will challenge your knowledge of the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest facts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440563624
• ISBN13: 9781440563621
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Worthwhile

A fun and interesting read on a broad variety of topics, in succinct form. Would make a great gift. The usual P.C. references prevented a rating of 5 stars.