The World's Greatest Book of Useless Information: If You Thought You Knew All the Things You Didn't Need to Know - Think Again [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Noel Botham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 7, 2009

From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Useless Information-a collection of even greater insignificance.

More useless than ever before! Impress know-it-all friends with this all-new hodgepodge of frivolous facts and silly statistics that no one really needs to know. But honestly, how cool is it to find out that...

• There is a place in Maryland called Monkey's Eyebrow
• Giving yellow flowers is a sign of bad luck in Russia
• One brow wrinkle is the result of 200,000 frowns
• Paper can be made from asparagus

This is the book that will also tell you...

• The meaning of 'mageirocophobia'
• Where it is illegal to kill a butterfly
• Huckleberry Finn's remedy for warts
• What bodily fluid the Romans used as a hair treatment

And much, much more!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Noel Botham is the chairman of the Useless Information Society, which formed in 1995 and comprises many of Britain's foremost thinkers, writers and artists, including playwright, author, and Daily Mail columnist Keith Waterhouse, and author and Sun columnist Richard Littlejohn.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; Original edition (July 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399535020
• ASIN: B002PJ4ICU
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Education & Reference > Fun Facts > Curiosities & Wonders

More About the Author

In 1995, a secret society of Britain's foremost thinkers, writers, and artists formed to trade and share in what founding member, playwright and journalist Keith Waterhouse, would call "totally bloody useless" information-usually over a pint or two at a local pub. Now, The Useless Information Society regurgitates its bizarre findings for American readers in this first of what they threaten will be several volumes.

Noel Botham is chairman and founding member of the UIS.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not All of It Is Useless Information, September 19, 2010

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Eric Mayforth (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World's Greatest Book of Useless Information: If You Thought You Knew All the Things You Didn't Need to Know - Think Again (Paperback)

Do you know how many languages are spoken in Africa, when the first coffeehouse opened in New York, or how many miles the average person walks in a lifetime? You'll learn those things and much more if you read "The World's Greatest Book of Useless Information." Much of the material in the book is in fact useless, but there are several factoids in the book in areas such as science and history that are worth knowing. I received the book as a birthday gift and was especially amused by the arcane laws that are in effect in some states of the Union. The book is a fast read, so you won't waste too much time wading through the truly useless information herein.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Made a great gift, December 30, 2009

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Dyna309 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The World's Greatest Book of Useless Information: If You Thought You Knew All the Things You Didn't Need to Know - Think Again (Paperback)

This book is full of odd information. Some of it is useful, some are halarious and some are useless. But it is fun to read and share. We joke about my husband knowing useless information and how he should go on Jepardy, so when I found this book it was just something I HAD to buy! It made the perfect "gag" present that is giving the family info to have a chuckle over. A book to be enjoyed by all who pick it up.

Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book, November 14, 2011

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Just call me MawMaw (MS USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The World's Greatest Book of Useless Information: If You Thought You Knew All the Things You Didn't Need to Know - Think Again (Paperback)

Great source of superfluous information. We have all enjoyed reading it. If you love trivia this is the book you want to buy.