History Trivia

Before I ever dribbled a ball, I loved watching basketball. I was captivated by the amazing skill and athleticism of the players I watched on TV. Whenever I think back to some of those moments, I feel like a kid who is falling in love with basketball all over again. My hope is that through this book, whether you’re young or old, you too can experience that feeling.

This trivia book takes you on an exciting journey through the history, culture, and iconic landmarks that make Texas truly exceptional.

Did you know that the world's largest snowflake on record measured 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick? Are you curious about our world's inexplicable mysteries, fascinating history, and captivating facts? Grab this opportunity to nurture your curiosity and entertain with amazing and unbelievable but true facts!

This book will bring to life the Titanic by letting you in on some often overlooked details and letting you ride along with some of the passengers - some who enjoyed their last few days of life on the ship, while others did what they could to survive.

We all know that encouraging curiosity and learning is crucial for our children's development, but it isn't always easy. Did you know that children who play while learning are more likely to retain the information they were taught? You don't have to sacrifice fun to encourage learning. That's why we created "Interesting Facts For Curious Kids" filled with challenging questions, fun facts, and interesting stories, your kids (and family!) will be entertained and learning for hours!

What strange household appliance inspired one of the first pairs of Nike sneakers? The co-founder of Nike, Bill Bowerman, was not only a legendary track and field coach, but also a great inventor. While looking for a way to make shoes faster, he was inspired by a particular household appliance....

Did you know that hamsters are only able to blink one eye at a time? Did you know the longest video game marathon ever recorded was 29 hours and 31 minutes? Did you know the earliest case of hearing loss documented in writing is from ancient Egypt in 1550 BC? In that era, people injected red lead, goat urine, olive oil, bat wings, and ant eggs in the ear canal in an attempt to cure bad hearing. In these 1,500 facts, you're going to learn more than you learned from all your high school teachers combined.

The third installment and possibly our most challenging audiobook of the series! But, of course, you will be the judge. We dug deeper, flew further, and sorted through tons of cosmic dust to bring you another 601 mind-blowing facts. You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, and you’ll cry…well, you’re not likely to cry, but the dedicated astronomers have uncovered space successes as well as losses. Inside, you will find 165 trivia questions to challenge students, the avidly curious novice, and above.

St. Patrick’s Day began as a remembrance of an honored bishop and later saint. Events were religious in nature including prayers, masses, and pilgrimages to places representing important events in Patrick’s life. In time it became more celebratory and included markets and fairs. The Irish remembered the day as they moved to other lands. In the United States, they began publicly observing the day in the early 18th century.

First scientists thought it was for balance, but the tail helps the kangaroo to be able to move the fore and hind legs together. Trivia helps to inform and educate people. Experts say trivia aids to keep the mind sharp and engaged, a plus for all occupations and people from all walks of life that require no amount of energy. Knowing Obscure Facts Is Good for Our Mental Health.

This is a book of odd and unusual trivia facts--a real treasure trove of fun stories for curious people! You will find strange, fascinating, and unusual facts about the US, its history, and its culture. You will also find odd facts about famous people, landmarks, and unusual facts from the US and around the world.

After hundreds of hours of academic research and reading dozens upon dozens of books, a collection of the world's most shocking, surprising, and interesting facts have been compiled into this digital audiobook. My personal collection is now yours! You will gain interesting insights about the world we live in that will absolutely shock you.

¿Cuándo fue la última vez que alguien a tu alrededor mencionó la Segunda Guerra Mundial? Es una guerra bastante popular. Tal vez escuchaste sobre ella el día de ayer. Quizás el mes pasado. Pero probablemente fue algo reciente. Y, cuando surgió el tema, ¿deseaste ser tú quien soltara casualmente un dato que hiciera que todos en la habitación exclamaran con asombro: "¡Vaya, nunca imaginé eso!"?

Want to know how to garden with lobsters? How to sober up? Grow a beard? Or simply how to make a perfect omelet? Look no further. Rather, look backward. Based on the popular blog, Ask the Past is full of the wisdom of the ages--as well as the fad diets, zany pickup lines, and bacon Band-Aids of...

Own the room with this hilarious collection of fact-tastic myth-busters and jaw-dropping trivia exploring science, history, sport and lesser-known facts from across the universe. Did you know that the Moon has a Bishop? That ostriches DON'T bury their heads in the sand? And that powdered rice was used as cement in the Great Wall of China? What do souls weigh? What can't 60% of the human population smell? And what on earth is rhinotillexomania? And the big one . . . are farts actually invisible? The answers to these questions are all here.

The second volume of all-Canadian facts and trivia follows the same fun, easy-to-understand format of the first book in this series. Again, you'll find this cheeky, interactive (and always entertaining) listen a worthwhile educational experience for the whole family....

This is your moment to shine. Bring out the scorecards, unlock your brains, and get ready to bring a new life to Japanese trivia. Here you can learn about Japan, spend your time laughing with joy, and keep your mind engaged while feeding your brain with new, fascinating facts.

"Fascinating and Funny Football Facts for Kids" is an interactive journey through football, designed to inspire and entertain young fans. This book contains factual and exciting secrets, stories, and trivia that teach and motivate, encouraging hard work and mental toughness.

Anything from spooky ghosts to pumpkin spiced lattes - this party trivia will test your knowledge on all things Halloween! Entertain the guests with never-heard-of facts and knowledge!

Stockholmiana! Följ med på en lärorik promenad till Stockholms mest hemsökta platser tillsammans med Stockholmskännaren och journalisten Martin Stugart. Vad är historien bakom Schefflerska palatsets omtalade smeknamn, Spökslottet? Och vilka är de gåtfulla händelser som de anställda rapporterar om på Skansen? Genom fascinerande berättelser och gamla anekdoter kastar Stugart ljus över Stockholms skuggsidor och de kusliga historier som fortfarande ekar genom stadens mest spöklika platser. Knyt på dig promenadskorna, eller slå dig ner i soffan, och upptäck de kusliga hemligheterna som gömmer sig bakom Stockholms idylliska fasader.