Vital Statistics: An Amazing Compendium of Factoids, Minutiae, and Random Bits of Wisdom Book

For lovers of Schott?s Original Miscellany, Jeopardy, and The Book of Lists Trivia lovers rejoice?Vital Statistics has arrived. Part reference work, part compulsive bathroom read, this compendium of humorous, fascinating, quirky, and insightful tidbits offers knowledge on everything from sports and fashion to literature and architecture and everything in-between. Organized by subject, Vital Statistics helps readers learn the answers to such pressing questions as: What did Charles Lindbergh eat on his transatlantic flight? How did a goat lay a curse on the Chicago Cubs? Which color do race car drivers consider unlucky? What are the dimensions of the average fashion model? How many lawyers in America are named "Crook"? Packed with an enormous array of factoids, minutiae, and random bits of wisdom, Vital Statistics is perfect for both knowledge hounds and pop culture fiends alike. From the cost of the first pair of Levi?s to the name and release date of the first color movie, rest assured, Vital Statistics has the answers.Read More