Trivia Books

This unprofessionally put together book (just look at the table of contents) is nothing new, and the questions are certainly not "fantastic." The format is the same old same old multiple choice and the supposed trivia is stuff we already know or worse, don't care about. The author's foil answers are supposed to be funny, but they're rather goofy. What a waste of money.

A fan of Robinson's radio and t.v. efforts for years, I was thrilled to see he's compiled his famous trivia questions into book form. Thanks, John :)

How could anyone not enjoy this book? The first page had me hooked. As some of the others have already stated, it's fun to use these questions on other people as well as yourself. The cover on my copy is worn out from people borrowing it. Sure, there are some publishing mistakes, but the joy these people had while making this book comes across like gangbusters. If you're looking for in-depth analysis of your favorite oldies, forget it. If you're looking for interesting tidbits, off-the-wall trivia and fun, then you'll enjoy it! The title says it all: jukebox TRIVIA...not jukebox analysis. You got a problem with that? Look up "trivia" in the dictionary.

WHAT A GREAT--FUN WAY TO LEARN ABOUT THE MUSIC THAT PLAYED SUCH A BIG PART IN OUR LIVES--NEATLY WRITTEN AND WELL ORGANIZED--JAM PACKED WITH INTERESTING INFORMATION! AT A GLANCE YOU CAN REALLY LEARN THE MANY INTRICATE DETAILS OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF ROCK AND ROLL! PICK THIS BOOK UP--AND GOOD LUCK PUTTING IT DOWN!

Not a bad little book! This book actually throws in trivia I never heard before. Most Rock trivia books I come across relay the same old tired facts. This one is refreshing; it has some really rare, obscure and totally interesting facts about rock stars and music from the 50's, 60's and 70's. One of the fun things about it is the format: there are 1,001 questions with multiple choice answers, with the answers in the back. It's especially fun with a group of people! This book brings the fun back to Rock & Roll! Highly recommended.

My seven year old hasn't put this book down since he received it as a gift. It is just right for small hands, car rides, and waiting at the restaurant. Some of the illusions were familiar to me, but many were not. There are about 300 total, with clues/answers in the back of the book.

This book is cute, and kept my visiting family members occupied for some time. It was fun to read and look through whenever.

My family really enjoyed this book! There were are large number of variations on a theme that were new and interesting to us. One thing we really liked was the fact that the book had been done as a mix-no chapters on various categories of illusions. The children kept coming to us as they discovered the secrests of the numerous illusions and puzzle pictures. The book has kept them amazed and amused for days, in fact they don't want to put it down. The book is a great size to take on a long car ride. The enjoyment we have received from this book has made it an excellent value. This is a great gift for others, or for your own family.

We really enjoyed this book-while it contained many versions of what could be called 'standard' illusions, there were a large number of variations on a theme that were new to us. One thing we really liked was the fact that the book had been done as a 'hotch potch'-no chapters on various categories of illusions-the children kept coming to us as they discovered the secrets of the numerous illusions and puzzle pictures. It has kept them amazed and amused for days, in fact they didn't want to put it down. The book is a handy size and it is ideal for children to take on a long journey-we have had lonts of enjoyable time with this book. Hours of fun! Highly recommended

This book would have got five stars from me if only it had been a little bigger. This book can fit in your purse or your pocket. It is small and chunky.
I have always been intrigued by optical illusions. I wanted a book that would not bore me easily. This book suceeded in keeping my interest. The illusions in the book are diverse- some old some new. I guarantee that most will mess with your mind.
This book is highly recommended to those like myself who are fascinated with optical illusions. However, if you are looking for a book with a good size to it look elsewhere.
This book would be a great gift for someone.

I don't know. I haven't read it. I just like all the trivial facts that I get in my daily email from trivia mailer

Provides interesting information on a number of topics that you never realized you needed to know - like "Why do horses in an open field always seem to stand head to tail?" Then there's "Why do roaches always die on their backs?" And "Why do women in the U.S. shave their armpits?"

One of my best friends has assembled a rather amazing library of some 200 books: quote books, trivia books, fact books, you name it. The most interesting facet of his collection is the place where it resides--in his bathroom!!! Furthermore, David Feldman's wonderful series of Imponderables books has a place of honor in his library--right next to the toilet paper! (Needless to say, he is a bachelor as of this writing!) When Do Fish Sleep? is Feldman's third book in the series, and one of the best, in that more time is spent pondering questions that people really do care about, such as: "Why do gas gauges take an eternity to go from registering full to half full, and then drop to empty in the speed of light?" (I think we've all been there!) Feldman receives most of his imponderables from readers of the previous volumes, seeks out experts in the relevent fields to answer them (In the above example, that person is Anthony H Siegel of Ametek's US Gauge Division), and prints their response. If no one expert knows the definitive answer, Feldman will print the most prevalent theories instead. There are also many charming and funny illustrations to keep the material from getting too dry. There is also a section in the back called Frustables, which deals with Imponderables that are not easily solved, and their corresponding theories. Finally, the most important feature of this and any other Imponderables book: The articles are just the right length to read when seated "upon the throne." (Well, most of them are, anyway!) So, get When Do Fish Sleep and other Imponderables books right away. Feldman's ready wit will keep you entertained and keep you from having to make that sometimes painful search for reading matter the next time nature calls!

"When do Fish Sleep" is a book of "Imponderables" (a term invented by the author meaning a question that cannot be answered by conventional means of reference books, calculations, or tangible means such as measuring). An example of an imponderable is "Why don't birds tip over when they sleep on a telephone wire?" or the like the title, "When do fish sleep?"

As with any book that covers a myriad of information, there are fascinating parts and there are parts that seem to drag on. I felt some of the imponderables in the book seemed a little elementary, such as "Why is one side of a halibut dark and the other side light?" (the dark side is for camouflage and the light side is down so it does not need to be camouflaged), "What is the purpose of corn silk?" (for pollination), and "Why are bowling shoes ugly?" (so people don't steal them). Other questions were fascinating such as "Why do roaches always die on their backs?" (this is not always true, but it has a lot to do with the shape of the roach) and "Why do recipes warn us not to use fresh kiwi or pineapple in gelatin?" (the fruits contain an enzyme that break protein down). The book even has a section of "Frustables", questions where readers have mailed in theories or questions that do not yet have an answer. The author even provides a way to contact them to answer frustables or to propose new imponderables.

As a geek that likes to learn, even useless information, I enjoyed the book. However, the book had no format. I felt the book could have benefited from a table of contents or have the questions divided into related sections instead of aimlessly wander from topic to topic in the book.

If you have a friend who sits and reads the cards from a "Trivial Pursuit" game, this is definitely a book for them. I'd recommend the book for people whose joy in life is the pursuit of knowledge or a teenager/young adult that is curious about the world around them. The book is not really a thrilling read, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to a person who is looking for an interesting read.

While I think the content of the book was worth a solid 4 stars, I found the lack of structure in the book distracting enough to deduct a star.

The Imponderables book series by David Feldman is the pinnacle of interesting and useful bathroom reading! Since the beginning of the series, Feldman has been highlighting questions that we didn't even know we had (like exactly why is it that a mile is 5,280 feet? and where is Donald Duck's brother?) then he finds "the experts" on any given subject to answer the question. At the end of each question and answer, you are left with a little better insight into the world around you (and you can go out and impress your friends with an expanded catalog of obscure anecdotes).

These books are fantastic overall. They are one part almanac, one part encyclopedia and one part a book form of the show Mythbusters. Many of the questions Feldman seeks the answers to are sent to him by his many readers who want to know about these little-known facts (like why there are 18 holes in a golf course and why tennis balls are fuzzy). Okay, these may not be the most important questions in the world, but these are the things we take for granted in everyday life that we normally don't take the time to stop and think (why is that little finger on our hands called the pinky?).

Feldman has been answering these questions since the first Imponderables in 1986. He has a masters degree in popular culture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and taught to first ever college course on Soap Operas. If you enjoy trivia, David Feldman is the man for you. He uncovers the hidden meanings and lost history of sports, food, words, science, politics, and everything in between, often in a humorous and insightful way.

So where did Oreos get their name?
What is the difference between Dead End signs and No Outlet signs?
Why does the letter K mean Strike Out in baseball?

You'll have to read the books to find out.

This book would be pretty cool. But, it is about Delaware! Come on guys, let's just face the facts: Delaware is possibly the worst state in the union. Sure, the first state and really important for chicken production, but after all, should we care that much?!? Speaking as a Maryland resident, we should just take it over.

This is a great cofee table book . . .things I never knew about Delaware!

This is a fun party book! I bought it and quizzed my friends about the Delaware facts and most of us never knew all of these facts!

I have driven through Delaware a million times and even lived there for awhile, but never knew all that Delaware had to offer. Thankfully, Mr. Milford's entertaining and well researched book provide insights into the great history and rich culture of the state. Many people look no further than Dewey or Rehoboth Beach, or perhaps just a small patch along I-95, but between DuPont, Caesar Rodney, the Chancery Court system, and the Place to be Somebody -- the state has a fullness to rival any larger neighboring states. I only hope Mr. Milford will continue compiling more books on other states that many people don't pay much attention to -- like Wisconsin and South Dakota.

This is a MUST HAVE! You won't believe all the wild stuff is in here. Packed from cover to cover with the most random (other than they're all about Delaware) and sometimes-obscure trivia you'll ever find in one place. Now what about Philadelphia Trivia...

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. IT WAS GREAT TO READ ABOUT WHITEY'S OPINIONS, REASONS, EXPERIENCES, AND SOME GREAT BASEBALL STORIES. I AM A BIG FAN OF WHITEY'S AND HAVE BEEN SINCE THE 60'S. GLAD TO HEAR FROM HIM IN THIS ONE OF A KIND BOOK. WHITEY IS VERY HONEST, OPEN, AND HAS GREAT INSIGHT IN RANKING THE BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL POSOTION BY POSITION. A MUST READ FOR ALL FANS AND ESPECIALLY YANKEE FANS. THANKS WHITEY, FOR A GREAT READ AND A LOT OF ENTERTAINMENT. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Whitey Ford's new book,with former Yankee beat writer Phil Pepe,is a winner.Picking the top 5 players at each position might seem easy,until you sit and think about the long line of great players the Yankees have fielded.Not that theres a lot of controversy,but a couple of Ford's picks might surprise you.Its an enjoyable rehash for older fans with mostly familiar anecdotes.It's also an education for younger fans who might not be familiar with past Yankee greats.And the cover photo is indeed a Yankee cap,worn by them in the early 20's,although I feel that the navy blue cap with the white interlocking NY would have been a better choice.

Reading Whitey Ford's "Few and Chosen" is like listening to him....soft-spoken with a twinkle in his eye. This is a book you can pick up and put down and not miss much. The stories are usually short (sometimes too short) and the anecdotes are just about what you'd expect to hear from "The Chairman of the Board".

I appreciate Whitey Ford's honesty with regard to players who preceded him. He doesn't comment on them much because he didn't see them play. Still, he gives what impressions he has. After reading Tim McCarver's disappointing and overworked "Perfect Season" several years ago, "Few and Chosen" is like a breath of fresh air.

There are a few new facts (new to me, anyway) that come out in his book, like the small numbers of home runs hit by players before Babe Ruth. Things of this nature help to make baseball more interesting to many of us.

Whitey Ford pitched the first baseball game I ever saw in 1963. I'm glad he's still around to pass on his observations to us.

I don't proclaim to be a great Yankee fan but a great baseball fan. This book has something for everyone. Besides ranking the greatest Yankees, I agree with most disagree with some, Whitey just provides some stories about players that are riveting. Most you have never heard or read anywhere else. That is what is exciting to me. These stories really bring alive a time and place that baseball was and is trying to get back to. You are brought back in time to a place in America when baseball was all important. Now you can at least experience the fun of reading about it and being there for a while.

I recently read the book written by Whitey Ford, entitled Few and Chosen, published by Triumph Books. I found the book to be extremely enjoyable and very well-written. Whitney Ford offers personal and insightful analyses of the five best players at each position, and the contributions made by the players. The book provides a very creative review of the accomplishments and the character of the great players who played for the New York Yankees. I enjoyed reading the book very much. I commend Triumph Books for publishing such a creative and enjoyable book, and I highly recommend the book and the work of Whitey Ford.

Gave this as a gift to my brother who is a masterful chef. He enjoyed it. Good gift idea for those who cook.

This game is fun, but can go on for a long time to the difficulty of some of the questions!

Saw this at xmas time and thought it would be a fun gift for a family member. I was worried that the questions would not be challenging enough being that the person is a consumate foodie, as is another family member who would be present during the holiday. We played the game and even they couldn't answer all the questions!
Game is designed really well, good variety of questions even for the novice foodie and I like how you can play a short game or a long game.
Good fun!

Had a lot of laughs over the game after Christmas dinner (gift to my daughter - a foodie)

I recently attend a weekend cooking school where we played both Foodie Fight and the Trival Pursuit Game dedicated to food. Foodie Fight was much more fun, more interesting questions, better catagories and just the right difficulty. The school was attended by "foodies" and some new to cooking and all enjoyed the game. It's a winner!

pretty good as an addition only..
keep buy other thing..
i recommend the most is the official 10 year celebration..
it's the besttt..
and of course the whole sets dvd...

I love this trivia book!! It's a lot of fun! But don't just sit down and answer all the questions at once. I like to do them occassionally, maybe while I'm watching Friends, or after i finish an episode. i love testing my Friends knowledge cuz I'm a HUGE fan and its rare that i find a question that i don't know the answer to.

Not only does this book have trivia, but it has photos of the cast, fun facts, and much more!

Highly recommended!!

Anyone who is "Friends Freak" should have this book. The facts and trivia is wonderful. It's well-written and well organized and fun to have.

This book is an advanced level test for friends fans. my wife and I are friends freaks, but still i was able to answer most of the question and she barely got 20% of them. I think it is difficult and that's why i love it!! I do not think it can replace taboo as it is very difficult for the people, you have to be a friendsoholic

If you like Friends then you would like this book.

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number of review:4 heavy equipment

Great book...I purchased it for my son's fourth birthday. It was his favorite gift...and the hit of the party...all the little boys were poring over it...as were their dads. However, I have seen it for half the price at Sam's Club.

Got this for my h. equipment operator boyfriend. He can't get enough of the pictures but has been frustrated by numerous words spelled incorrectly, captions that don't match photos, and statistics that he is positive have been exaggerated or are just plain wrong. All in all, he loves the book, and his friends are jealous, but the editing was a disappointment. Still glad I bought it though.

I gave this book as a gift to my 2 1/2 year old son. He, like every guy in my house over the holidays, loved it. The large format adds to the character of the book. There are a number of typo/layout errors, but overall, it is a hard book to put down. Guys will love it.

My husband likes this for the bathroom. I like it for the waiting room at the doctor's office, standing in line at the DMV, etc. There was so much stuff I didn't know! I bought it because I really wanted some fodder for conversations at events and fundraisers. I think it will come in very handy!

Somehow they really hit the nail on the head with this one---there are limited topics covered, but they seem to be exactly the topics you think you SHOULD know about but really don't---the Hundred Years War, Samuel Johnson, Virginia Wolff and other like that! The coverage of the topics is light but not just fluff--you really do learn some history, but also learn tasty little facts that really would be fun to use at a party. I read straight through the book and enjoyed it all.

Pretty typical Mental Floss book. Nothing like extremly cocktail about the book, but it the book is still entertaining none the less.

If you do not know mental_floss the magazine, you are in for a treat with this little book. Not only is the information fun and facinating, it is very well organized and you could almost actually use it at a cocktail party!

No mere cataloge of trivia, the editors and contributors engage you while they dispell common myths and give you the actual facts.

Finally, if you are a loyal reader of mental_floss, this book is for you as well, while you may remember some sections from magazine articles, it sure gives you your mental_floss fix until the next mag comes out. Perfect to take to the beach!

For some reason, this slim volume reminds me of the old TV commercial for Silly String which featured a room of yawning guests as a naval officer showed off his ribbons and said, "This is from the Boer War." It's always a good idea to have something up your sleeve to break the ice with strangers that doesn't have to do with the latest edition of People Magazine. After all, you want to have some semblance of an intellect on display to make that right impression.

This is yet another quick-read book from the editors of Mental Floss Magazine, a bimonthly launched in 2001 and targeted to aspiring Trivial Pursuit masters. This particular one, "Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets", is a clever series of possible conversation-starters that will hopefully make one's deep well of knowledge seem impressive without being intrusive. There are 44 topics, a chapter a piece, somewhat random in variety except a certain level of erudition. Each has a brief summary of what it is, an appropriate context in which to bring the topic up, some intriguing trivia facts to boost your interest, and actual suggestions for starting the conversation.

Topics are all over the map though there seems to be a predominance of historical figures covered from Attila the Hun to Miles Davis to Samuel Johnson to the Brontë sisters. The Rosetta Stone, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Magna Carta are included here, and so are the Dutch East India Company and the martini. Of particular interest to me are much-needed snapshots of James Joyce's "Ulysses" and the Qu'ran (Koran). I think it would have been more helpful had there been a better sense of organization about the information, for example, the creative way the editors used school subjects to divide the topics in another of their books, "What's the Difference?". Nonetheless, this is a fun read and well worth it for the hidden facts some of us actually crave.

The book was recommended to me be a friend. I bought it and loved it. It's well written, organized nicely and full of interesting things about Elvis and friends. A really fun book for anyone who likes Elvis or lived during that period.

the author was on the radio here and i love elvis and bought the book after he was on. this was FANTASTIC! if you love elvis you will love the book. it is funny and shows respect for elvis at the same time. This was a great book and i recommend it to any body who loves elvis.

our Elvis fan club got all of us this book. it was a good book we all liked it. I liked it best in the parts about Elvis' movies and his family and his friends too. the part about when Elivs bought Graceland and when he built onto it and the changes he made was probably the funniest part. I recommend it to Elvis fans or Elvis fan clubs.

i'm not really an elvis fan and i dont really write reviews and stuff usually but i got this book as a gift and it was the funniest thing i have read in a really long time! i bought 4 to give as christmas gifts. i thought it was really a great book.

from just seeing the title i thought it was a elvis-bashing book but i read it and it was VERY MUCH funny and still respectful and tasteful. i thought it was gonna make fun of elvis but it was just a bunch of funny stories and trivia and stuff without being mean or rude or anything. i really recommend it if you like elvis.