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OverviewMind-Blowing Facts for the Ever-Curious is not your typical trivia collection. It's a guided journey into the astonishing, the weird, and the utterly unbelievable truths that make our world endlessly fascinating. Whether you're intrigued by animals with superpowers, strange coincidences, history's oddest moments, or everyday objects with secret backstories, this book offers a treasure trove of interesting facts that will surprise, delight, and amaze curious readers of all ages. Written to blend education with entertainment, the book is perfect for anyone who enjoys fun facts, quirky discoveries, or unbelievable stories. Each entry begins with an engaging illustration, followed by a captivating story that brings the fact to life. For the extra curious who want to explore further, a ""To Learn More"" section includes carefully selected books, articles, and videos, linked with shortened URLs for quick access. The book's design is intentional: facts are never presented in isolation, but as mini-adventures in learning. Complex science is explained in clear, understandable terms without compromising accuracy. Historical oddities are given context so the ""wow"" moments feel both real and relevant. Everyday objects and cultural quirks are revealed with surprising origins, encouraging readers to see the familiar with fresh eyes. The result is a resource that is both educational and entertaining, ideal for lifelong learners, trivia fans, and anyone who enjoys sharing amazing stories. The six themed chapters make it easy to explore by interest-or simply open at random and let curiosity lead the way: Unbelievable Animal Kingdom - Creatures with abilities that defy biology, from immortal jellyfish to survival specialists. Science & Nature Wonders - Fascinating natural phenomena that reveal the hidden workings of our planet and universe. Mind-Blowing Human Facts - Strange and surprising quirks of the human body and mind. Historical Oddities - Unbelievable but true events and inventions that shaped the past in unexpected ways. Everyday Objects with Secret Histories - Fun facts about the surprising origins of ordinary things we use daily. Bizarre Coincidences & Synchronicities - Weird and mysterious real-life events that blur the line between chance and meaning. Mind-Blowing Facts for the Ever-Curious is also an ideal gift book, perfect for holidays, birthdays, or anyone who loves to be surprised by knowledge. Its mix of short, engaging stories and accurate information makes it appealing to trivia lovers, book club readers, and fans of ""strange but true"" nonfiction. Readers can flip to any page and find a fascinating fact that entertains while it educates. At its heart, this book is about more than trivia; it's about cultivating a mindset of discovery. Each page invites readers to pause, reflect, and marvel at the world around us. By combining storytelling with factual accuracy, it sparks both joy and understanding, leaving readers with fun facts and stories they will remember, retell, and never forget. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gloria Ann LemboPublisher: Wheelwright Publishing Imprint: Wheelwright Publishing Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.381kg ISBN: 9798992861037Pages: 200 Publication Date: 12 July 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and delightful facts! Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2025 Verified Purchase This book is filled with collections of strange, surprising, and interesting truths from all corners of world. Science, history, nature, and everyday life facts. The first paragraph hits you with a few facts as soon as you open the book! The book was designed to spark curiosity in small pieces that are easy to share or ponder over. A few silly facts mixed in to make you laugh, some that makes you stop and think, and others that are just so fascinating that it sends you down a rabbit hole of thought. The book keeps you hooked and eager to flip the page for more. It's light, engaging, and endlessly entertaining, and the little pictures on the side of the facts are just too cute and beautifully drawn. Fun, surprising, and packed with facts I never saw coming 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, surprising, and packed with facts I never saw coming Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2025 Verified Purchase This book is such a joy to flip through. Every page had at least one fact that made me pause and say, ""Wait, really?"" It's the kind of book you can read straight through or just pick up whenever you want something fun and unexpected. The mix of science, history, and odd little stories kept it fresh the whole way through. I also appreciated that each fact wasn't just thrown in, but actually explained in a way that stuck. Perfect for curious minds or anyone who loves sharing random knowledge with friends. 5.0 out of 5 stars Mind-Blowing Facts for the Ever-Curious Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025 It makes you stop, laugh, and sometimes even ask yourself, ""Wait, is that for real?!?"" (spoiler alert: it is). It gives you the kind of strange, interesting, and totally shareable knowledge. Another great feature is the ""To Learn More"" box that appears after each fact. It's perfect for anyone who likes to go down a rabbit hole of information (guilty as charged). You may show it to a friend of yours who is constantly curious about everything!-and it can benefit individuals of all ages. Author InformationGloria Lembo is a lifelong learner with a passion for making complex topics accessible, whether it's artificial intelligence or the strange-but-true wonders of the world. With an MBA in management and a background in executive leadership across banking and consulting, she has spent decades translating technical complexity into practical insights that resonate with real people. Her work implementing large-scale IT systems for major organizations has always been grounded in a curiosity about how things work-and how they can work better.An advocate for responsible and ethical AI, Gloria has written two widely accessible books on the topic: The Complete Beginner's Guide to AI and The Complete Guide to AI in Education. But her intellectual interests reach far beyond technology. Her newest book, Mind-Blowing Facts for the Ever Curious, reflects her lifelong love of science, history, and all things unexpected. It's a celebration of the surprising details that make our world endlessly fascinating.Whether she's ex Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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