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A compendium of weird facts, trivia, and unusual statistics from notable contributors across various fields.
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A compendium of weird facts, trivia, and unusual statistics from notable contributors across various fields.
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The original, benchmark compendium of facts weirder than fiction, intriguing information, and must-talk-about trivia that has sold over eight million copies worldwide and spawned many imitators. For nearly three decades David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace have been researching curious facts and unusual statistics and the incredible stories behind them. Now the most entertaining and informative of these have been brought together in a long-awaited, thoroughly up-to-date, and Americanized new editi...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to romantic or sexual topics in trivia lists.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of violent historical or factual events.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity in quotes or anecdotes.
Substance use
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Minor mentions of alcohol or drugs in trivia or stories.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief references to LGBTQ+ individuals in lists or facts.
Religious content
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Minor mentions of religious topics in historical trivia.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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Brief mentions of occult topics in trivia or odd facts.
Political content
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Minor political references in lists or contributor input.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of such topics in historical trivia.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to historical suffering or abuse.
Other
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