Description: Learn Something New Every Day by Kee Malesky Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description What was the greatest thing before sliced bread? What color did carrots used to be? Why do many American spellings differ from their British counterparts? What does it mean to have ones eyes lined with ham? This title presents 366 such facts. Publisher Description Learn something new with 366 fascinating facts from NPR librarian Kee Malesky. What was the greatest thing before sliced bread? What color did carrots used to be? Why do many American spellings differ from their British counterparts? What does it mean "to have ones eyes lined with ham"? If you know the answers to these questions, then youre John Hodgman. If you had to look for them below, you need this book. Kee Malesky, author of "All Facts Considered", returns with a years worth of facts on the arts, history, language, natural history, religion, and science to build up your brain. From "What is the only sea without coastlines?" to "How did the tradition of April Fools Day begin?", this book is the best way to know more stuff than that other guy. "Learn Something New Every Day" is the ideal gift for anyone with an inquisitive mind and an appreciation of the wonders of the world around us. But dont give it to them. You dont want them to know more than you do. Answers to the above questions include: Bagged bread; Purple; Blame - or thank - Noah Webster; Thats the Italian expression for "cant see the wood for the trees"; and, Youd enjoy it too, Mr. Hodgman.Discovering more than one fact per day can cause increased confidence. Weve probably already put you at risk with the four above. Learn safely. Author Biography Kee Malesky , National Public Radios longest-serving librarian, is a member of the team that provides fact-checking, background research, and grammar and pronunciation guidance to NPRs radio programs and digital media projects. Details ISBN 111811275X ISBN-13 9781118112755 Title Learn Something New Every Day Author Kee Malesky Format Hardcover Year 2012 Pages 288 Publisher Turner Publishing Company GE_Item_ID:45079710; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781118112755
Book Title: Learn Something New Every Day
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Publication Name: Learn Something New Every Day : 365 Facts to Fulfill Your Life
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons Canada, The Limited, John
Item Height: 0.9 in
Subject: General, Curiosities & Wonders
Publication Year: 2012
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Item Weight: 13.6 Oz
Subject Area: Référence, Self-Help
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Kee Malesky
Item Width: 5.9 in
Format: Hardcover