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The mind-boggling, sock-popping, rib-tickling phenomenon that is QI have outdone themselves with this especially huge collection of facts, including: Humans glow in the dark. 'Clinomania' is the overwhelming desire to stay in bed. In 17th Century Japan people warmed their feet by putting chilli peppers in their socks. Mrs Beeton published a recipe for a toast sandwich. Wheat has over five times as much DNA as humans. Less than 5% of the world's population lives in a genuine democracy. The word 'school' comes from a Greek word meaning 'free time'. Ten out of the 12 water companies in the UK still make use of divining rods. Coral can drown.Product Identifiers
PublisherFaber & Faber
ISBN-139780571348961
eBay Product ID (ePID)16046637418
Product Key Features
Book Title2024 Qi Facts to Stop You in Your Tracks
AuthorJohn Lloyd, Anne Miller, James Harkin
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicTrivia
Publication Year2018
GenreHumor
Number of Pages576 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height178mm
Item Width111mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAnne Miller, John Lloyd, James Harkin
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom