Children's Miscellany: Useless Information That's Essential to Know
Niki Catlow, Matthew Morgan, Samantha Borges
Language: English
Pages: 127
ISBN: 2:00282430
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Do you know...
...how to milk a cow?
...the symptoms of a venomous spider's bite?
...where to find the fastest rollercoasters?
You won't find such an eclectic collection of fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to beat an alligator in a fight, ways to speak in secret code, which insects are edible, or what the heck scolionophobia means, this is the book for readers both young and old.
The Last Recreations: Hydras, Eggs, and Other Mathematical Mystifications
The Last Recreations: Hydras, Eggs, and Other Mathematical Mystifications
Kerrang! [UK] (7 November 2015)
to the backs of bats and then release them over Japan. An accident during trials destroyed a general's car, and the plan was abandoned. DOGS In World War II, Russian soldiers strapped bombs to dogs to destroy German tanks. SICK AS A PARROT The term comes from the parrot disease psittacosis. The disease was not that harmful to birds but could easily be transmitted to humans and often resulted in death. It was particularly rife aboard pirate ships. Symptoms included fever, dry cough, and severe
Watermelons • Cantaloupes • Tangerines 122 Children’s Miscellany THE TRUTH BEHIND NURSERY RHYMES Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water Jack fell down and broke his crown And Jill came tumbling after. Up got Jack, and home did trot As fast as he could caper. He went to bed and bound his head With vinegar and brown paper. Jack and Jill are said to be King Louis XVI of France and Queen Marie Antoinette. The king was beheaded during the Reign of Terror in 1793, followed shortly
Changes in the Earth’s orbit Evolution of poisonous fungi I WAS LATE FOR SCHOOL BECAUSE . . . “I squirted the toothpaste too much and spent all morning getting it back into the tube.” “I wanted to make an entrance.” “I’m not late. I thought I’d turn up early for tomorrow.” “My mom forgot to wake me up.” “The bell rang before I got here.” “I was abducted by aliens.” “I invented a time machine that took me forward to my exam results. I get straight As, so I thought I might as well take things
fruits How to arrange an orchestra Human, or monkey? How to make a rainbow Ten ways to save the planet Horrible sounds Pirate punishments Birds that cannot fly Disgusting dishes from around the world Freaky fashions Knock, knock. Who’s there? Roman numerals The building of Rome Martial arts How many days? Greek and Roman gods Moths How to fight back in a shark attack Playing cards Big numbers What’s in an itch? 22 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 30 31 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34
world, and shark attack is a potential danger for anyone who swims in shark-inhabited seas. But don’t panic–you are much more likely to be struck by lightning than attacked by a shark. 33 Children’s Miscellany PLAYING CARDS CLUBS DIAMONDS SPADES HEARTS represent soldiers represent merchants represent the peasant class (who dig for a living) represent the upper classes (love was considered a concept that could be appreciated only by the rich and educated) BIG NUMBERS million billion