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The Book of Useless Information is a lighthearted reference that compiles a wide range of offhand facts. It covers curiosities from the use of fish scales in cosmetics to the economic impact of organized crime, the history of the first U.S. CD, and even quirky numerical oddities like the last year that reads the same upside‑down. Each entry is presented as a short, punchy statement that invites readers to wonder about seemingly trivial topics. The book’s tongue‑in‑cheek tone makes it a handy source of conversation starters and a celebration of the joy that can be found in knowing the unexpectedly obscure.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Noel Botham
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