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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes > Trivia & quiz question books
How much do you really know about Manchester United? Put your
knowledge to the test with this bumper book of brainteaser quizzes
and fascinating facts, beautifully illustrated by one of the
world's leading sports artists. It's packed with trivia on all the
great Man United sides and players - from the 'Busby Babes' to
'Fergie's Fledglings', from Charlton, Law and Best to Rooney,
Ronaldo and Rashford - providing hours of highly dippable fun and
entertainment. Which player earned a taekwondo black belt and
seriously considered abandoning his football career to work as a
docker? Which Republic of Ireland international was raised in
orphanages? Son of a Greco-Roman wrestling champion, which striker
served in the Norwegian army? Which United striker made history
when he played for Stockport County alongside his father? Which
player appeared opposite Cate Blanchett in the 1998 movie
Elizabeth? Trivquiz Manchester United holds the answers to all
these questions and hundreds more.
Taking the history of the world as its basis might seem a mammoth
task but this fascinating book does just that, breaking the whole
lot down into ten enthralling chapters that cover the ages and the
world, from the Bronze Age up until the end of the Second World
War. With over 5,500 years to choose from, and a whole world of
events, you can be sure there is no shortage of intriguing history
to explore. From the first empires and civilizations, through the
Ancient world of the Middle East and Africa; the Parthian Empire;
the Golden Age of India; the ancient dynasties of China; the
founding of Rome and the Roman republic; Peruvian cultures; The
Middle Ages; the Byzantine Empire; Mayan culture; the Crusades; the
rise of the Ottoman Empire; the Renaissance - this far-reaching
book will test the knowledge of any history lover and provide the
ultimate challenge for even the most knowledgeable historian. With
questions ranging through multiple choice, truth or fiction, maps
and pictures, you will find there is always something new to learn
about the world.
The Little Book of Sandymount is a compendium of fascinating,
obscure, strange and entertaining facts about one of Dublin's most
important suburbs. Here you will find out about Sandymount's
streets and buildings, its schools and industries, its proud
sporting heritage, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men
and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets,
this book takes the reader on a journey through Sandymount and its
vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this
can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new
about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin
suburb.
A fun yet informative activity book for use in reminiscence work
with older people. Covering the years 1930-1969, it draws upon
memories and experiences of daily life, as well recalling major
events and celebrities, in more than 600 questions and answers on
news topics, entertainment, daily life and people. This is not
simply a general knowledge quiz, as it is designed with the
individual needs of elderly people in mind. The question can be
adapted for use with all levels and abilities. Conversation is
encouraged by providing questions which focus on everyday- life as
experienced by people at the time. Many answers are supported by a
wealth of entertaining, background information which stimulates
further reminiscence.
Trivia Book Filled with Fun Facts and Trivia Questions and Answers
#1 Bestseller in Geography Answers to Questions You've Never Asked
will entertain you for hours. Fun facts for kids of all ages. When
you take the most absurd parts of history, science, economics and
geography, you end up with a pretty confusing picture of humanity.
Why do we have borders, what's the furthest you can get from the
ocean, how do you qualify as a country and why did Vikings wear
those silly helmets? These are just a few of the strange questions
that bounce around the head of YouTube sensation Joseph Pisenti,
aka RealLifeLore. Answering the ridiculous. In his channel, Pisenti
presents illogical truths in a logical manner. In his debut book,
Pisenti builds on this nonsensical humor of the universe with
in-depth analysis of empires, economies, and ecosystems as he helps
answer the ridiculous. Why, you ask? Because someone has to. Using
line drawings, graphs and charts, Pisenti not only details the
absurd, but he also provides explanations on why things are...and
why they aren't. Answers to: Where can I move to so that I'm never
tempted by McDonalds again? How far into the Pacific does Trump's
wall stretch? If Plato came back to life, what would he think of
modern democracy? Why do all empires fail? Who decides what
countries are allowed to participate in the Olympics? What makes
Finland so great? Witty, thought-provoking and occasionally snarky,
Answers to Questions You've Never Asked is for anyone who beams
with curiosity and has a belly-button.
Here is a new standard of trivia. It transcends the mundane, the
routine, the journeyman questions. This book is the stuff of
Cooperstown -- hall of fame quality questions with knock it out of
the park answers. This book is designed to see just how much
readers know about America's Pastime. It's easy to use format
supplies the answers on the next non-facing page that follows the
question. Readers avoid the annoying rifling through the back of
the book trying to match questions to answers.
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