Now You Know — The Big Books Bundle
Author | : Doug Lennox |
Publisher | : Dundurn |
Total Pages | : 567 |
Release | : 2013-11-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781459724808 |
ISBN-13 | : 1459724801 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Presenting two books in the popular and exhaustive trivia series. They are a treasure trove of his favourite trivia culled from previous Now You Know books, answering such brain-teasers as: Why is an evil adversary called a "villain"? Why is football played on a "gridiron" and a leg injury called a "charley horse"? Why is a decorated parade vehicle called a "float"? Why is the rubber around a car wheel called a "tire"? Why are sailors known as "tars"? Why is confetti thrown at a wedding? Liven up your next gathering with the hundreds of interesting facts in these books. Includes Now You Know Big Book of Answers Now You Know Big Book of Answers 2