Olympic Track and Field Facts 1,000+ is a book of solely facts. There are several facts about the main athletes of the Olympic Games who stood out such as Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Micheal Johnson, Justin Gatlin, Elaine Thompson-Herrah, Allyson Felix and Gail Devers just to name a few. There are also facts regarding the cost of the highest Summer Olympic games. There are more than 500 facts. This book may also be used as a quiz book at cookouts and family reunions. Most or these facts are obscure that have to carefully researched and calculated.
Great for schoolwork, speeches, crosswords, and more, this fact-packed resource contains more than 800 full-color photos, illustrations, maps, charts, and diagrams, along with timelines and color-coded chapters.
Spark Curiosity and Ignite a Love of Learning with "Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids"! Does your child devour knowledge and crave fun facts? Look no further than "Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids"! Packed with 1000 mind-blowing facts about science, animals, sports, and everything in between, this book is guaranteed to quench their thirst for knowledge and leave them amazed. 1000 Facts to Impress: From space exploration to the animal kingdom, this comprehensive book covers a vast range of topics, ensuring endless entertainment and learning. Random and Exciting: Forget boring textbooks! This collection features unexpected and fascinating facts that will spark their imagination and have them begging for more. Fuel a Passion for Learning: By igniting their curiosity with surprising information, this book sets the stage for a lifelong love of learning. Perfect for Young Learners: Divided into clear and engaging chapters, this book is accessible for curious kids and fosters a love for reading. "Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids" is the ultimate boredom buster and a fantastic resource for parents and educators alike. Watch their faces light up as they discover the incredible world around them – and maybe even learn a thing or two yourself!
What is the true human cost of the war in Afghanistan? What are the real effects of the austerity measure? And how did the London riots spread so quickly? Facts are Sacred, the Guardian's award-winning datablog, publishes and analyses seemingly benign data - released under the auspices of transparency - to bring its readers astonishing revelations about the way we live now. It reveals how data has changed our world and what we can learn from it. Now, the most telling findings from the blog are brought together to give us the facts and figures behind the headlines. Ground-breaking and fascinating, it celebrates a resource that has pushed the boundaries of modern journalism and is a manifesto for a new way of seeing things.
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Poodle clipping was an Olympic sport? Bull$#*t! Discover 500 fascinating facts about sports that are sure to make your next trivia event a slam dunk. Grab your team and put on your game face: it's True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Sports! This book isn't just a game-changer; it's a game-winner, packed with 500 jaw-dropping facts that will make you question the very fabric of sports reality. Including facts like: The sport of wife-carrying originated in Finland and has since become an international competition, challenging couples to navigate obstacle courses with the husband carrying the wife on his back. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen once had a pancake cook-off to see who made them better. The ancient Greeks, founders of the Olympics, competed in the nude, giving new meaning to the term "gymnasium," derived from the Greek word "gymnos," meaning naked. The sport of table tennis evolved from a Victorian parlor game known as "whiff-whaff," enjoyed as a post-dinner entertainment by the upper class in 19th-century England. The first game of basketball was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals, resulting in a final score of 1-0. From the wacky to the downright unbelievable, these sports facts will have you exclaiming "No way!" Gather your fellow sports enthusiasts, dive into the pages of this factual treasure trove, and emerge as the undisputed champion of the ultimate sports trivia showdown!
