Dad’s birthday and not sure what to get? This book is a perfect gift for Dad.
Packed with hilarious, eyebrow-raising, and head-scratching stories from history, this collection turns every dad into the pub’s resident professor of useless but irresistible knowledge.
Expect:
Wild history twists — borders drawn by drunk rulers, cash so worthless it was burned for heat, and governments that banned coffee because it made citizens too smart.
Quizzes and riddles — test whether you can crack idioms, spot famous figures from oddball clues, or out-reason history’s strangest moments.
Strange but true tales — cults, conspiracies, sports scandals, dangerous fashions, bizarre science experiments, and revolutions launched from coffeehouses.
Perfect for dads who start sentences with “Did you know…,” this book is equal parts trivia night ammo and conversation-starter gold. It’s witty, surprising, and guaranteed to make the kids groan and the in-laws impressed.
Ideal gift for birthdays, Father’s Day, or any dad who loves history, trivia, or random facts.
A blend of short, punchy stories and quizzes to dip into anytime.
A timeless keepsake that proves useless knowledge is secretly the most useful of all.
Because the best present you can give Dad isn’t socks or another mug, it’s the power to win arguments with completely unnecessary but totally true facts.
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ASIN : B0FVS74W9V
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : 10 Oct. 2025
Language : English
Print length : 125 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8269246451
Item weight : 245 g
Dimensions : 15.24 x 0.74 x 22.86 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 438,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 46,953 in History (Books)
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