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Who Knew? Revised & Updated

David Hoffman

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English
Shelter Harbor Press
04 March 2025
Who Knew? collects tidbits and trivia about well-known personalities and products that we are all familiar with - or at least think we are familiar with. From food and film to fashion and famous landmarks, these offbeat informational nuggets are guaranteed to entertain and enthrall.

- The word ""nerd"" was coined by Dr. Seuss in his book, If I Ran the Zoo.

- Wedding cake was originally thrown at the bride and groom, instead of eaten by them.

- The fifty-two playing cards in a typical deck represent the fifty-two weeks in a year; the four suits, the four seasons.

- The elastic strap with a clasp

created as a way to fasten any snug garment, but most commonly found on a bra

was invented by Mark Twain.

- Herrings communicate by farting.

- On average, we forget 80 percent of what we learn on any given day.

These and other eye-opening revelations await the reader of Who Knew? Part pop culture, part pop quiz, this quirky compilation of little-known facts and figures will amaze and amuse readers of all ages.
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Imprint:   Shelter Harbor Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 171mm,  Width: 120mm, 
ISBN:   9781627950619
ISBN 10:   1627950613
Pages:   200
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

David Hoffman has been a television writer, a creative consultant, and an on-camera reporter for ABC and FOX covering trends and popular culture. He is the author of numerous pop culture books, including Kid Stuff, which celebrates classic toys, and The Easy-Bake Oven Gourmet. He lives in Los Angeles.

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