About The Huge Book of Amazing Facts and Interesting Stuff 2023
“Be More Interesting”
Already in its seventh edition, Jenny Kellett brings you her bestselling HUGE Book of Amazing Facts, updated for 2023.
Chock-full of incredible, curious, and mind-blowing Facts, you’ll be able to impress your friends or simply improve your knowledge with over 800 of only the very best hand-picked trivia facts.
The facts are divided into categories for easy reference. Whether you’re into sports, history, science or something a little bit bizarre—there are hundreds of amazing facts for you.
Did you know…
*The word ‘quarantine’ comes from quarantena, meaning 40 days in old Venetian. During the Black Plague, the Venetians imposed a 40-day ban on arrivals into the city.
*’Mountain Dew’ was once a slang term for moonshine (homemade whiskey) in the south of the US and parts of the UK. Neil Armstrong and his Apollo 11 colleagues had to go through US Customs when they landed back on Earth from the moon.
* The time difference between the Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex is greater than the time difference between Tyrannosaurus Rex and the first humans.
* In ancient Egypt, Pharaohs would smear their servants with honey so that they would attract the flies.
Discover these amazing facts and hundreds more in The Huge Book of Amazing Facts and Interesting Stuff 2023. It’s the ideal gift for children (12+) and adults. Give the gift of knowledge with the internet’s most up-to-date fact book.
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Author Bio:
Jenny Kellett is a versatile non-fiction author with over 10 years of experience, specializing in subjects ranging from animals like sloths and red pandas to fun facts and volcanoes. Born in the UK and raised in Australia, Jenny now resides in Spain, where she enjoys life with her cats and husband. With a master’s degree in Geography, she transitioned from a career in journalism to become a qualified zookeeper and an active animal conservationist.
Published through her own house, Bellanova Books, Jenny’s works reflect her passion for exploration and learning. Whether writing about the natural world or sharing insights into foreign languages, her unique blend of expertise ignites curiosity in readers across the globe. Her multifaceted background makes her a prominent voice in the literary community.