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by J. Stephen Lang (Author) "1. With a thirty-five-foot-thick waist, she is probably the largest woman in America..." (more)
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It's an extravaganza of the trivia kind! Impress your friends (or stump them) with knowledge about all things American--geography, history, entertainment, people, culture, and quirky miscellany. More than 3,000 questions (and answers) provide countless hours of fun as you learn fascinating facts about our marvelous country. The Big Book of American Trivia is perfect for parties, family gatherings, and vacations. This is trivia and Americana at their best!

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It’s an extravaganza of the trivia kind! Impress your friends (or stump them) with knowledge about all things American—geography, history, entertainment, people, culture, and quirky miscellany. More than 3,000 questions will fill up countless hours of fun as you learn fascinating facts about our country. The Big Book of American Trivia is perfect for party games, family gatherings, and vacations. A collection sure to please all the trivia fanatics you know!

{sample questions}

Q. What is the only state that borders only one state?
A. See page 15

Q. What city is only 90 miles from Havana, Cuba?
A. See page 313

Q. What famous patriotic song was written on the back of an envelope during the bombing of a fort?
A. See page 85]

Q. What twentieth-century president was the first to be born in a hospital?
A. See page 299

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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (November 22, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0842383131
  • ISBN-13: 978-0842383134
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,172 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "Great for Questioning Yourself or the Family", October 31, 2000
By Johannes Platonicus (South Bend, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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I had a wonderful time just browsing through playing trivia as a soloist. Although, when I found myself involved with others the true colors of this wonderful trivia book began to shine. This book is excellent for anyone who has a fervour for good American History. You will come to find just how much you really know about the state your from or live in today. I was suprised at some of the things I was not aware of. So why not learn a little , while having a lot of fun?
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Man, this book is cool!, January 4, 2004
A Kid's Review
I received this book as a Christmas present. I am a very patriotic girl and
I want to be President someday, so I love it! There is a chapter on presidential history, so I dove in.
The chapters are:
1:For The Record
2:Let Us Entertain You
3:Our Love Affair With Music
4:Leisure Time, American Style
5:So Many Sights To See
6:Call Of The Wild
7:As A Memorial
8:The Finer Things:Authors, Artists, And Such
9:Hail To The Chief (my personal favorite)
10:Doing It By The Decades
11:American Potpourri
12:Ten Questions(About Each State)
13:Things Of The Spirit
Buy this book. You won't be sorry!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific book..., January 4, 2000
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This is a terrific trivia book. I would highly reccommend all of J. Stehpen Lang's books. His questions are interesting and a pleasure to read. The author clearly is a lover of trivia and presents it in an enjoyable format.
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3.0 out of 5 stars America Trivia
The book was delivered in a timely manner and in good condition. My family and I have enjoyed reading and using the information contained in the book although it tends to contain... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Peter Shaughnessy

2.0 out of 5 stars 2 STARS
i gave this book 2 stars because of its layout. It was not that interesting.
Published 7 months ago by GOLF GURU

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best
Our American Legion Post 449 hosts Trivia Night at 7:30 (Jeopardy is at 7)
I've tried many web sites with limited success. This book will keep us going for a long time.
Published 8 months ago by J. Gibbons

3.0 out of 5 stars Good coffee table book
This is a great coffee table book, it has a lot of different American trivia. My friends and family all pick it up and start testing their knowledge or learn new things.
Published 8 months ago by LisaD

3.0 out of 5 stars just the facts, please
While the info is interesting, the quiz format is not; you have to constantly turn the page to get any answers. It should have been advertised as having this format.
Published 9 months ago by Peter J. Myer

5.0 out of 5 stars Trivia Book
This book is so much fun. I love to ask my husband questions from it when we travel. He enjoys getting his brain "exercised. Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. Logue

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Info
I love all the trivia available in this book. A great price for a fun, fact filled book. The only drawback is the layout. It could be improved.
Published on March 6, 2006 by Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars The Big Book of American Trivia
I use this book for work at a nursing home. I use it to ask trivia questions of residents. It has a good variety of trivia questions and lots of good hints.
Published on March 1, 2006 by Eva M. Paige

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book, Great for Car Trips
Call me old-fashioned, but we don't have a TV in our van, so our kids have to actually converse or play games on the road, and this book saw us through a long trip this summer... Read more
Published on July 24, 2005 by J Larid

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Clean Fun, Even the Political Stuff
I have been a history buff for years, and there are lots of great history questions here, but I also enjoyed the material about pop culture and food. Read more
Published on October 7, 2002 by Terry Strumpf

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