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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes > Trivia & quiz question books
Readers of all ages will be astonished and stumped by these
interactive mysteries. In brief paragraphs and black-and-white
illustrations, award-winning author Sandy Silverthorne and John
Warner present 100 puzzles, each with a logical "aha" answer...that
may require thinking outside the box. Clues and answers are
included in separate sections. Rex is surprised when the phone
rings. He answers it and writes down a message. He doesn't know the
person who called or the person being called. He will never meet
them. What is going on?.
The Little Book of Newcastle is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed
compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange
information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out
about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric
inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of
wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic
trivia). John Sadler's new book gathers together a myriad of data
on Newcastle. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of
frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. A reference book
and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to
reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets
and the enduring fascination of the city. A remarkably engaging
little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals
alike.
With 980 million passengers a year, more than 250 miles of track,
literally hundreds of different stations and a history stretching
back nearly 150 years, the world's oldest underground railway might
seem familiar, but actually, how well do you know it? Do you know,
for example, who the Queen sat next to when she first went on the
Tube in 1939? Or what they did with all the earth dug out to make
way for the Piccadilly Line? Or indeed why it is that without the
common shipworm, Teredo navalis, the Tube network might not even
exist? Thought not. But now, with 10,000 wacky facts at your
fingertips, The Little Book of the London Underground will tell you
everything you need to know - and plenty more that your probably
don't.
Did you know . . . the last volcanic eruption in Canada occurred
near Terrace only 200 years ago? There is evidence that the Chinese
may have visited British Columbia as early as 500 AD? Crammed with
facts and figures, BC TRIVIA takes you to parts of British Columbia
you'll love to explore and tells you things you never knew before.
It's all here in Don Blake's engaging style, complete with photos.
Celebrating Liverpool's cultural heritage, world-class sport and
unrivalled musical legacy, this quiz book invites you to come on a
wide-ranging exploration of this vibrant city. Peel away its many
layers in the company of one of Liverpool's top Blue Badge tourist
guides. These 22 tours will inspire you, your family, colleagues
and friends to leap from page to pavement in the entertaining
company of a local expert. Have fun! This book is a welcome
addition to a series of regional quiz books written exclusively by
Blue Badge guides - 'Britain's best guides' - local, professional
guides rigorously examined by the Institute of Tourist Guiding, the
industry's standard-setting body. World-renowned for their
knowledge, interpretation skills and enthusiasm for their area!
www.britainsbestguides.org
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