Now I know: the Soviets invaded Wisconsin?! : ... and 99 more interesting facts, plus the amazing stories behind them
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Published
New York : Adams Media, 2019.
ISBN
9781507210154, 1507210159
Status
Villa Park Public Library - Nonfiction
031.02 LEW
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031.02 LEW
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Published
New York : Adams Media, 2019.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
285 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781507210154, 1507210159
Notes
Description
"Did you know that a measles outbreak led to the assigning of phone numbers? How about the fact that pirates are the reason we don't use the metric system in the United States? Or that there's actually a reason why stepping on a LEGO hurts so damn much? Now I Know: Soviets Invaded Wisconsin?! is the ultimate challenge for even the biggest trivia buff. From the time a tomato plant stood up to a volcano to Portland's great garbage battle of 2002, this book will put your general knowledge to the test and explain the most fascinating stories behind the world's greatest facts. Based on the very popular newsletter, you are guaranteed to learn something new despite how much you already think you know. Covering 100 topics, Now I Know: Soviets Invaded Wisconsin?! will surprise any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing new to learn"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lewis, D. (2019). Now I know: the Soviets invaded Wisconsin?!: ... and 99 more interesting facts, plus the amazing stories behind them (First Adams Media hardcover edition.). Adams Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lewis, Dan. 2019. Now I Know: The Soviets Invaded Wisconsin?!: ... and 99 More Interesting Facts, Plus the Amazing Stories Behind Them. Adams Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lewis, Dan. Now I Know: The Soviets Invaded Wisconsin?!: ... and 99 More Interesting Facts, Plus the Amazing Stories Behind Them Adams Media, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lewis, Dan. Now I Know: The Soviets Invaded Wisconsin?!: ... and 99 More Interesting Facts, Plus the Amazing Stories Behind Them First Adams Media hardcover edition., Adams Media, 2019.
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