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mental floss presents Forbidden Knowledge: A Wickedly Smart Guide to History's Naughtiest Bits (Mental Floss Presents)»rank: 19837by: Editors Of Mental Floss
: : Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at 'mental_floss', creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school. Organized by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and ... |
Mental Floss presents In the Beginning: From Big Hair to the Big Bang, mental_floss presents a Mouthwatering Guide to the Origins of Everything»rank: 18325by: Editors Of Mental Floss
: : Sure, you know all about the birds and bees. But did Dad ever tell you that it wasn't a stork that put that shiny can opener in your kitchen drawer? Or paperclips started out as proud, Nazi-fighting warriors? And did he tell you how cruise control was originally conceived by a blind genius? From mullets to Silly Putty, lie detectors to karaoke, we've got the true stories behind everything you didn't think had stories. Because if you're looking for answers, In the Beginning is the place to start. |
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Mental Floss: Genius Instruction Manual (Mental Floss Presents)»rank: 14252by: Editors Of Mental Floss
: : Remember that time you bumped into Stephen Hawking at the clambake and his monologue on string theory went completely over your head? Man, was that awkward. Or remember the time you were at a party and someone asked, 'Who knows how to perform open-heart surgery?' and you were the only one who didn't raise your hand? Well, put all of that embarrassment behind you. Want to dazzle crowds with your wondrous knowledge of Shakespeare and surgeries? Want to learn to woo just like history's greatest minds? Well, start reading already! The Genius Instruction Manual is a foolproof finishing school for polishing your brain. All you've got to do is ... |
mental floss presents Instant Knowledge (Collins Gem) (Collins Gem)»rank: 54523by: Editors Of Mental Floss
: : Mental_floss is proud to present a full-bodied jolt of inspiration for thirsty minds on the go. Blended with titillating facts, startling revelations, and head-scratching theories collected from around the world, Instant Knowledge will jumpstart riveting exchanges at cocktail parties, the watercooler, or any powwow. To experience the clean, rich flavor at home, just tear into a topic of your choice, and add conversation. It's that simple! |
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Mental Floss: Scatterbrained (Mental_floss)»rank: 26584by: Editors Of Mental Floss
: : The bathroom read to end all bathroom reads! What does Greece (the country) have to do with Grease (the movie)? And what does Grease (the movie) have to do with greasy food? Plenty, if you ask the folks at mental_floss. Based on the magazine's 'Scatterbrained' section, the mental_floss gang has taken on the Mount Everest of trivia challenges: connecting the entire world through the juiciest facts they could find. How do you get from Puppies to Stalin; from Humpty Dumpty to Elizabeth Taylor; from the Hundred Years' War to 8 Minute Abs; or even from Schoolhouse Rock to Abstract Expressionism? You'll just have to open up the book to ... |
Mental Floss: What's the Difference? (Mental Floss)»rank: 101322by: Editors Of Mental Floss
: : Enlighten Up Already! Monet? Manet? Who can even tell the difference? Well, with the help of the newest mental_floss tome, you can! Want to learn how to tell egg rolls from spring rolls, nuclear bombs from dirty nuclear bombs, or even how to tell an idiot from a moron (there's a real scientific difference)? Piece of cake! Whether you're trying to impress your boss, your mother-in-law, attractive singles, or a pack of fourth graders (you know how they love semantics), mental_floss gives you all the tips and tricks to have you sounding like a genius. |
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Mental Floss: Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets»rank: 138977by: Editors Of Mental Floss
: : Friends? Romans? Countrymen? You never know whom you'll have to impress at your next corporate shindig or keg party. Whatever the target audience, mental_floss knows staring facedown into the punch bowl isn't the trick. In fact, that's exactly why we're handing you Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets—a totally effective, foolproof guide to starting and sustaining conversations on every topic under the sun. Want to wax wise about barbarians, socialist theory, and jazz musicians? What about Keynesian economics, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and James Joyce's Ulysses? Well, it's all right here in front of you. We've jam-packed this book with jaw-dropping facts and hysterical anecdotes that are sure to please. So ... |
Mental Floss Presents Be Amazing: Glow in the Dark, Control the Weather, Perform Your Own Surgery, Get Out of Jury Duty, Identify a Witch, Colonize a Nation, ... Girl, Make a Zombie, Start Your Own Religion»rank: 331091by: Editors Of Mental Floss
: :Why slave away at your 9-to-5 or sit on the couch watching TV, when you could learn valuable life skills that will make you far cooler than all your friends? In this new book from the smart aleck Editors of 'Mental Floss', you will get step-by-step instructions, complete with graphic-novel-style illustrations, on how to become the person that everyone said you could never be. It tells how to do everything not taught in school or demonstrated on 'reality' programming, including of course blowing lots of stuff up! |
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Mental Floss, September/October 2008 Issue»rank: 585599by: Editors of MENTAL FLOSS Magazine
: :Why slave away at your 9-to-5 or sit on the couch watching TV, when you could learn valuable life skills that will make you far cooler than all your friends? In this new book from the smart aleck Editors of 'Mental Floss', you will get step-by-step instructions, complete with graphic-novel-style illustrations, on how to become the person that everyone said you could never be. It tells how to do everything not taught in school or demonstrated on 'reality' programming, including of course blowing lots of stuff up! |
Mental Floss, November/December 2008 Issue»rank: 202999by: Editors of MENTAL FLOSS Magazine
: :Why slave away at your 9-to-5 or sit on the couch watching TV, when you could learn valuable life skills that will make you far cooler than all your friends? In this new book from the smart aleck Editors of 'Mental Floss', you will get step-by-step instructions, complete with graphic-novel-style illustrations, on how to become the person that everyone said you could never be. It tells how to do everything not taught in school or demonstrated on 'reality' programming, including of course blowing lots of stuff up! |