History Trivia

Untypical Tales is not your typical book of history and trivia. It's an exciting and unforgettable journey through the most thrilling stories and awesome facts from around the globe. With this epic adventure, you'll discover the world's most hilarious, fascinating, and jaw-dropping tales of all time, from daring escapades to heartwarming stories of friendship and family.

The Pixies in Boston. Nirvana in Seattle. The Red Hot Chili Peppers in Los Angeles. While these alt-rock bands are world-renowned today, at the dawn of the '90s they were still largely defined by local music scenes. Before the mediation of MTV, VH1, or Apple Music, fans connected directly to alt-rock groups through word of mouth or via small local radio stations.

This compact Cayman Islands Trivia helps you to discover the Cayman Islands' history, places of interest and fun-facts from as early as 1503. The questions in this book make information about the Cayman Islands both easy and fun. They are asked in a variety of ways: true/false, fill in the blanks, sentence completion, and the answers, all of which are supported by references, and are thoroughly researched. The questions are simply put, but deep-rooted. It is entertaining and educational. Quiz yourself on how much you know. You will be surprised. Sometimes, all you need is a reminder of the ...

The Ultimate Unofficial Real Madrid Trivia Book: Test Your Knowledge of Football’s Most Iconic Club! Think you know everything about Real Madrid? From legendary matches to fascinating records, this book dives deep into the incredible history and trivia of the world’s most successful football club. Whether you're a die-hard Madridista or just starting to follow Los Blancos, this book is packed with facts, quizzes, and unusual stories that will surprise and entertain. What You’ll Discover Inside: Epic Matches: Relive some of the most unforgettable moments in Real Madrid’s storied past...

Our world is chock-full of fascinating facts, unbelievable but true stories, and mind-blowing trivia. This book is your one-stop guide to all the extraordinary, shocking, and enthralling information you didn’t know you needed to learn. Impress your friends and family with a vast knowledge of topics guaranteed to stimulate interesting conversations.

Was Cleopatra the last Egyptian pharaoh? Can you really make diamonds out of tequila? Is the platypus actually poisonous? Think you can spot the fake? Get your bullsh*t radar warmed up, because each entry in Spot the Bullsh*t hides one well-crafted fib among a pair of unbelievable truths. And it’s up to you to figure out what’s fascinating and what’s full of sh*t in science, history, pop culture and more.

Dive into the captivating world of money with "Money Is Factscinating," a treasure trove of more than 100 entertaining, informative, and educational stories that explore the many facets of currency. From mind-blowing tales and historical anecdotes to hilarious mishaps and cutting-edge financial technology, this book offers a fresh and engaging perspective on the subject that makes the world go round.

Who doesn't enjoy watching Richard Nixon bowling while you're reading about some new factoid that your friends might not know? These fact chunks are meant to take your mind off the daily grind.

Who is the greatest dunker of all time? Which version of the Michael Jordan was the best Michael Jordan? What is allowed and absolutely not allowed in a game of pickup basketball? Basketball (and Other Things) presents listeners with a whole new set of pivotal and ridiculous fan disputes from basketball history, providing arguments and answers, explained with the wit and wisdom that is unique to Shea Serrano.

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!

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.

Professor Wheelie’s Field Trip: California takes young listeners on an unforgettable journey through the Golden State! Join the quirky and adventurous Professor Wheelie as he drives his awesome school bus to famous cities and breathtaking landmarks, from the bustling streets of San Francisco to the sandy beaches of San Diego. Along the way, kids will discover fascinating facts about California’s history, culture, and natural wonders.

Test your knowledge or brush up on it with this unofficial Trivia Book. If you want to remember some of the great moments (with the expanse of time, we couldn’t remember them all!) of one of the most loved television shows ever, this book is for you.

This is the most spectacular history trivia book, with head-scratching questions on the subject of history. Covering a huge variety of questions from modern to ancient era, it is a fun and engaging test and the perfect addition to pass time whilst you’re on the go.

Looking for a spooktacular Halloween activity? Put your frighteningly fun trivia knowledge to the test with this spine-tingling book of 100 trivia questions all about Halloween! Inside you'll find an engaging mix of questions covering everything from the history of Halloween, its origins and traditions, symbols and costumes, scary movies and TV specials, favorite candies, and so much more. From easy questions to ones that'll make your head spin faster than a flying witch on a broomstick, this book has something for everyone! With fun facts about Halloween traditions around the world, sweet ...

Dear Reader, I hope you enjoy this short trivia quiz book, Pearl Harbor and Pacific War Trivia. If you like the subject matter, I think you may enjoy my novella of the Pearl Harbor attack, Victory at Hawaii, December 1941: America Defeats the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor, please click on the Amazon link below, or paste in your browser. If you enjoy Victory at Hawaii, please leave a review on Amazon. It is also available on Audible. I appreciate your support. Frank Jefferson Amazon Link https://www.amazon.com/Victory-Hawaii-December-1941-Adventure-ebook/dp/B09ZQ32JZ4/

How well do you really know Canada? Did you know: Santa Claus is a Canadian citizen? That hockey is not the official national sport of Canada? The Canadian passport contains hidden images? If you're Canadian, know any Canadians, or have ever wanted to know more about Canada, this fun little fact book will help.

This every-day baseball trivia book for 2024 is targeted for baseball fanatics of all ages who enjoy a daily trivia question about hardball. It contains one trivia question for each of the 366-days of the leap year, with answers following. The emphasis is entertainment and accuracy (each question and statement has been fact checked multiple times). Some baseball trivia fans have complained about getting just one trivia question for weekends, annoying for real fans.

The '90s were hands-down the best years to be alive. You’d come home from school, grab a packet of gushers or dunkaroos as your afternoon snack, and relax on the sofa as you watched your favorite television show reruns. Maybe, you woke up early Saturday mornings to watch the one-and-only Saved by the Bell. Or, maybe, you secretly put on The Simpsons when your parents weren’t around because they didn’t think it was suitable for children.

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.