Описание: In this nostalgic trivia book, we will revisit every fascinating storyline from the 1990s, a decade of evolving technology and science advances, and shocking violence. Read about monstrous natural disasters, police brutality, abuses of power by government officials, and rioting citizens who fought back against them. Discover the events that led to the end of the Cold War and the beginning of the war in the Middle East and instability between battling ethnic and religious groups around the world. Read how domestic terrorism made its way into the United States through foreign ideology and homegrown hatred. Here are some of the topics we will cover:
Which Madonna video did MTV reject and why was her book so controversial?
Which two superstar rappers died when they got caught up in an East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry?
What women dominated the country charts and crossed over to the Top 40?
How did a cult complex in Texas catch on fire and burn to the ground, killing its occupants?
How did a standoff between the FBI and an Idaho militia family end?
How did a Virginia man lose his penis (no joke), and which boxer had his ear bitten by Mike Tyson in the ring?
What led to rioting in Los Angeles, and what court case became the "Trial of the Century?"
What nations were involved in genocide, and how were they stopped?
This book answers the key questions you might have from the 1990s. You
Want to impress your coworkers at the next after-work? Need to think of something interesting to do at the next family gathering? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, true crime, and everything in between?
Pick up The Big Fat Book of Juicy Trivia, your ultimate source of interesting facts about a wide range of diverse topics. This book is truly a quick read packed with information from cover to cover.
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- Was martial arts expert and action film star Bruce Lee the victim of a curse?
- How did the guillotine become France's execution method?
- What is the Mokele-mbeme?
- Did famous American bank robber John Dillinger survive his shootout with the FBI?
- Do some people have a natural immunity to HIV/AIDs?
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Some of these stories are ripped from the headlines, while others come from the history books, and some are just simply random, but you're sure to find plenty in here that will keep you reading!
Are you interested in learning more about California? Sure, you've heard of Hollywood, but how much do you really know about the Golden State? Do you know how it got its nickname or what it was nicknamed first? There's so much to know about California that even people born in the state don't know it all. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about California's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more
In The Great Book of California, you'll discover the answers to the following questions
Why is California called the Golden State?
What music genres started out in California?
Which celebrity sex icon's death remains a mystery?
Which serial killer once murdered in the state?
Which childhood toy started out in California?
Which famous fast-food chain opened its first location in the Golden State?
Which famous athletes are from California?
Whether you consider yourself a California state expert or you know nothing about the Golden State, you're bound to learn something new in each chapter. You'll be able to impress your college history professor or your friends during your next trivia night
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Welcome to the 1770s, years of big hats, big wigs, and big ideas. You might have learned about the American Revolution in history classes, but this book is here to tell you everything your teachers couldn't. Get ready to learn all about the American Revolution, from the ins and outs of the Enlightenment philosophy that inspired the war, to which stories you've heard about the Founding Fathers may be straight-up false, how the War of Independence sparked a wave of new bids for revolution from Ireland to Japan, and why the movie where Nicholas Cage steals the Declaration of Independence is a great piece of American Revolution philosophy.
You'll learn:
Who were the big players off the battlefield?
What does "no taxation without representation" actually mean?
Was George Washington actually as great as everyone says?
How did science experiments cause the American Revolution?
And what was Canada doing the whole time?
Each chapter of our trivia books is broken up into fifteen short sections that will introduce you to major players, major ideas, or majorly weird stories. Unlike your high school history teacher, we're not going to put you to sleep with the names of a million generals, or the dates and places of every time the British and Americans looked at each other funny. To go along with the fifteen short break-downs of the war, every chapter also ends with twenty fun facts or bits of trivia, and five questions to test your knowledge on the American Revolution.
So put on your tricorn hat, ready your stars and stripes, and get ready to learn...
What do you know about the Great Lakes State? There's so much to learn about Michigan that even those who have lived in the state for years don't know In this trivia book, you'll learn about the state's history, pop culture, inventions and so much more
In The Great Book of Michigan, you'll find the answers to the following questions:
How did Michigan get its name?
Why is it known as the "Great Lakes State"?
Which famous musicians were neighbors in Michigan?
What major anatomical experiments took place in the state?
Which famous twins were from the state?
Which NBA legend had a hard time growing up in Michigan?
Which sport originated from the Great Lakes State?
Which city is believed to be cursed by a monster?
What are some of the most haunted spots in Michigan?
And so much more
This book is filled with facts about Michigan Some of the facts will be shocking. Others may be sad. Some will give you chills. But the one thing they all have in common is that they're all interesting
Whether you think you already know all about Michigan or you don't know anything about the Great Lakes State, you're bound to learn something new. You'll even impress your friends at your next trivia night
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Автор: O`Neill Bill Название: Trivia Madness: 1000 Fun Trivia Questions ISBN: 1530679508 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781530679508 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2060.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies and ice hockey royalty. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, "The Great Book of Ice Hockey" is the book for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.
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