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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes > Trivia & quiz question books
When it comes to Q&A trivia, Doug Lennox has no peer. Sir Isaac
Brock, Tecumseh, Laura Secord, Norman Bethune, Terry Fox, and
Roberta Bondar are all Canadian icons we've come to cherish. Doug
gives the dope on all those famous heroes and many more, but you'll
also discover the amazing courage, pluck, and accomplishments of
Upper Canada Rebellion heroine Elizabeth Barnett, privateer Joseph
Barss, the Angel of Long Point Abigail Becker, the First Lady of
Labrador Mina Hubbard, and Second World War pilot Charley Fox -
genuine heroes all! Who was the "musketeer in petticoats"? Who was
the "Laura Secord of Gananoque"? What War of 1812 privateer was the
founder of a major Canadian bank? How did an aristocratic French
girl become a Canadian Robinson Crusoe? Who was the first Canadian
firefighter to die in the line of duty? How did Tom Longboat
astound the world in 1907? Who was the first Black woman electedt o
Canada's Parliament? How did a dog named Gander become a Canadian
war hero?
It's easy to be a Monday-morning quarterback, but the true football
fan has the answers all week long. Doug Lennox, the all-pro of
Q&A, leads the drive as he tells us why a touchdown is worth
six points, who first decided to pick up the ball and throw it, and
how a children's toy changed the sport's biggest championship.
Along the way we'll meet players great and not-so-great and
encounter the various leagues that have come and gone throughout
the world. Why is the sport called "football"? Who first used the
term sack? Why did one American president consider banning
football? What football team was named after a Burt Reynolds
character? Why are footballs shaped the way they are? How many
times have NFL and CFL teams squared off? Which came first - the
Ottawa Rough Riders or the Saskatchewan Roughriders? Whose Super
Bowl ring is a size 25?
This quiz book covers the fascinating journey of Hibernian Football
Club throughout the past 142 years. Offcial club historian Tom
Wright has used his comprehensive knowledge of the sport and the
team to devise over 600 questions spanning from the early days of
the club to the present. This is the perfect book for fans of all
ages to learn more about the history of one of Scotland's greatest
football teams.
Since 2006, BuzzFeed has combined technology and creativity to make
the most shareable content on the internet, as they've grown into
an international and pop culture news organization with reach as
wide as any legacy media company. One of BuzzFeed's most well-liked
and trending features is their fun and relatable pop culture
quizzes. Now for the first time ever, Running Press and BuzzFeed
bring you 200 of their most popular quizzes -- including fan
favorites and brand-new content -- on a variety of topics
millennials care about, including TV and movies, love and
relationships, music and entertainment, style, travel, food,
astrology/personality, friendship, and more. Also included are
twenty Would You Rather? sidebars and 100+ photos, all wrapped up
with bright, bold graphics and a full-color design. Some of the
quizzes include: What does your favorite fruit say about you? Which
Frozen character are you? What classic rom-com is your life? What
zodiac sign is perfect for you? Some of the Would You Rather?
sidebars include: Would you rather be forced to give up bacon or
pizza? Would you rather have the ability to fly or read minds? And
more!
Funny and Feminist TriviaWomen of Interest is a humorous compendium
of little known facts about the history, fame, fortunes, fashions,
and fictions of the female species-enough to impress your mother
and your boss, win arguments with your boyfriends and husbands, and
generally know more about your fabulous female self. One of the
most fascinating trivia books for women. Did you know that women
outnumber men by five to one in shoplifting convictions? Or that
researchers at Northwestern University found that men change their
minds two to three times more than women? Women of Interest spans
history, crosses cultures, ranges from the silly to the salacious
to the truly useful and back again. Designed to delight the
feminist in you, this outrageously funny book is organized into ten
trivia-filled chapters covering all sorts of humorous histories and
fun facts. Ideal for trivia games for adults or feminist gifts, now
women really can know everything. Feminist, funny gifts for women.
It's time to challenge that know-it-all girlfriend, or grab the
ultimate bathroom reader for your feminist BFF. Whether you're
searching for feminist books or trivia books, Women of Interest
makes a wonderful addition to trivia games and bookshelves alike.
Inside, you'll learn that: Diamonds didn't become a girl's best
friend until the thirteenth century. Before that, they were for men
only. Zazel, a woman, was the first human cannonball. She launched
into the air through a giant spring inside a cannon. Marilyn Monroe
was the very first Artichoke Queen in the artichoke capital of the
world. If you enjoy comedy books, trivia books for adults, or funny
gifts for her and enjoyed titles such as What If, 399 Games Puzzles
& Trivia Challenges, Uncle John's Truth Trivia and the Pursuit
of Factiness, The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, or
Thank You for Being a Friend: A Golden Girls Trivia Book then
you'll love Women of Interest.
Did you know that there are one million earthworms in an acre of
soil, or that an average American eats 10 pounds of marshmallows in
a year? Did you know that the act of yawning and stretching at the
same time is known as pandiculation? These facts, and hundreds more
in a wide variety of subjects including history, science, sports,
music and more, make Hmm...I Did Not Know That a must read for
trivia buffs and fact fanatics.
Created by a Guinness World Records Puzzle Master, this trivia
collection contains not only hundreds of challenging questions but
also these entertaining bonus materials: * Some of the most
difficult Bible trivia questions of all time * "Did You Know" facts
* Bible crosswords * Bible word challenges Designed to teach,
challenge, enlighten, and entertain, this compendium of trivia
guarantees hours of fun for all ages.
A National Bestseller! A new collection of the best Canadian trivia
in honour of Canada's 150th birthday. Just in time for Canada's
150th birthday comes this collection of the best in Canadian
questions and answers, covering history, famous Canadians, sports,
word origins, geography, and everything in between. In these pages,
you'll learn the answers to questions like: Where did the word
Canuck come from? How did an aristocratic French girl become a
Canadian Robinson Crusoe? What famous explorer played hockey in the
Arctic? Who was the first black woman elected to Canada's
Parliament? What unlikely team beat Canada for the gold medal for
hockey in the 1936 Winter Olympics? How did the Halifax Explosion
occur?
The Big Damn Firefly & Serenity Trivia Book is the ultimate
fan's guide to Joss Whedon's critically acclaimed series Firefly
and film sequel Serenity. Inside you will find over 1,000 questions
that delve into the detailed elements that have made Firefly and
Serenity beloved by millions, including the characters, actors,
episodes, and behind-the-scenes moments. The questions highlight
aspects of the show that casual viewers may have missed and the
die-hard Browncoats will relish. And with an introduction from
"Jaynestown" director Marita Grabiak, everyone is sure to learn
something new. In addition, each chapter features a short biography
on members of the cast and production team who were instrumental in
bringing the adventures of Serenity's crew to life.This book will
test your knowledge and rekindle the excitement you felt the first
time you saw our Big Damn Heroes on the screen. Perfect for
enjoying on your own or challenging friends at parties, shindigs,
and convention gatherings, The Big Damn Firefly & Serenity
Trivia Book will answer the most important question of all: who is
the biggest Firefly and Serenity fan in the 'verse?
UPGRADE YOUR SMALL TALK GUIDED BY WORLD-LEADING WEATHER EXPERTS!
From Foggy and Freezing to Scorching and Stormy, join the ultimate
weather adventure through the great British seasons and uncover the
extraordinary in every single day*. Are YOU the ultimate weather
watcher? Do you know your drizzle from your mizzle? Ever wondered
what rainbows are really made of? And could you pinpoint where
lightning has struck twice? Pore over beautiful cloudscapes, learn
the secrets of sunsets, discover freak weather and fogbows, and why
forecasting was so important in British history, from D-Day to the
Great Fire of London. Perfect for rainy days in or cloudspotting on
the go, the Met Office share the best of almost 170 years of
forecasting for the first time in this beautifully illustrated
book. Packed with mythbusting, top trivia, stunning visuals and
archive gems, shooting the breeze has never been so interesting!
*Even when it is tipping it down.
Enjoy mental workouts? Use maths occasionally? Like numerical brain
teasers? Accept intellectual challenges? Dabble in solving puzzles?
Love solving Riddles? Answer ""YES"" to any of these questions, and
this is the right book for you! If you want to test your logic
skills and have fun, then read this collection of brain teasers and
mind benders and check out how smart you are!!
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