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The sheer number of typos and grammatical errors makes one wonder about the quality of fact checking, as does the mathematical explanation that contains an incorrect calculation (whoops). However, the book also exemplifies mental_floss' shortcomings as a provider of reliable information. As I usually do when I read the magazine, I wish they would cite their sources, so that I could check for myself when something they write makes me say, "Really." I love mental_floss and this book has a lot in it to love: quirky little factoids with irreverent little asides, all written to read quickly for those of us with short attention spans. (My favorite fact in this book is Pablo Picasso's real full name - whew).
He loves mental floss and this one did not disappoint. Bought as a little holiday gift for my son.
I find it difficult to stay focused, and honestly just skip boring pages. It will tell you which people owned dogs, then jump to who played mucsical instrutments. However, perhaps that's why I was able to purchase it for only $3.00 dollars new. I've read other books by the same author, and would honestly rate this much less interesting. It doesn't really go into anything or any subject, with any depth; so don't expect to become a genuis.
or in the bathroom, lol. or on an end-table. Easy to read, fun, interesting, and informative. Great for car trips.
It's a fun read but I can't recommend buying it. I know they are trying to keep things interesting, especially some dry topics. Get it from the library. Not nearly as interesting as the Intellectual Devotional books. Kind of amusing but also a bit juvenile.
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