Author: Robert Nowlan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781793420206
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
sold quite well and earned good reviews with USA Today, Playboy, and numerous major newspapers. I was interviewed by phone on many radio shows across the nation. Two years later, Morrow published The New College of Trivial Knowledge, which also had good sales. Now thirty-five years later, I have completed The Return of the College Knowledge with completely new factual quizzes on a variety of subjects including: Movies, TV, Music, Art, Sports, Theater, History, Geography, literature, politics. Presidents, Poetry, Philosophy, Economics, biography, science and mathematics, to name but a few. As in the previous two books, each quiz consists of three levels, the B.A., the M.S., and the PhD. reflecting increasing degrees of difficulty. The assignment of each item to a level is not based on definitive criteria. Depending on a reader's life experiences, it's possible that the Ph.D. level is not the hardest or the B.A. the easiest for a particular person. When you know the answer, the question will appear easy.Many of the tests are of a matching type, in which a reader, can reasonably eliminate some possible matches. Here is a confession, have chosen items to test that might be considered common knowledge acquired over a lifetime. And here is the best party, the quizzes are meant to inform, so, even if one does not score well on a particular quiz, the answers will be revealed to them and they have acquired new knowledge of a nature that they may wish to explore the subject further. The quizzes cannot also be used in competitions. At the time of the first two books, I heard from nursing homes, hospital, libraries, detailing how they used the tests to entertain an enlightened people of all ages. The elderly proved to have remarkable memories of things they learned long ago. As you know, memory loss is like peeling back layers of knowledge, with the most recent, usually the first to go.Well, what is meant by "trivia" in this context? As the punster gets satisfaction upon hearing groans as reactions to a pun, revealing a bit of trivia, should be met with surprise. It doesn't do to be called a trivia expert. Once while being interviewed on a Chicago radio station, during the commercial, the host warned me that I was about to be challenged by a boy, claiming he could stump me. Now, anyone can be stumped, so I wasn't concerned until I realized I had embarrassed myself. Back on air, the young man, said, "Hello, Uncle Bob, I bet you can't name all your nieces and nephews, and to help you, I'm Kevin." I was able to come up with two additional correct names, but then I drew a blank and had to admit, I was stumped by a twelve-year-old nephew.By definition, trivia are matters or things that are very unimportant, inconsequential, or nonessential; trifles; trivialities. Nevertheless, trivia facts or details are considered to be amusing rather than serious or useful. The following are a few quotations from fans of trivia.
Return of the College of Trivial Knowledge
Author: Robert Nowlan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781793420206
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
sold quite well and earned good reviews with USA Today, Playboy, and numerous major newspapers. I was interviewed by phone on many radio shows across the nation. Two years later, Morrow published The New College of Trivial Knowledge, which also had good sales. Now thirty-five years later, I have completed The Return of the College Knowledge with completely new factual quizzes on a variety of subjects including: Movies, TV, Music, Art, Sports, Theater, History, Geography, literature, politics. Presidents, Poetry, Philosophy, Economics, biography, science and mathematics, to name but a few. As in the previous two books, each quiz consists of three levels, the B.A., the M.S., and the PhD. reflecting increasing degrees of difficulty. The assignment of each item to a level is not based on definitive criteria. Depending on a reader's life experiences, it's possible that the Ph.D. level is not the hardest or the B.A. the easiest for a particular person. When you know the answer, the question will appear easy.Many of the tests are of a matching type, in which a reader, can reasonably eliminate some possible matches. Here is a confession, have chosen items to test that might be considered common knowledge acquired over a lifetime. And here is the best party, the quizzes are meant to inform, so, even if one does not score well on a particular quiz, the answers will be revealed to them and they have acquired new knowledge of a nature that they may wish to explore the subject further. The quizzes cannot also be used in competitions. At the time of the first two books, I heard from nursing homes, hospital, libraries, detailing how they used the tests to entertain an enlightened people of all ages. The elderly proved to have remarkable memories of things they learned long ago. As you know, memory loss is like peeling back layers of knowledge, with the most recent, usually the first to go.Well, what is meant by "trivia" in this context? As the punster gets satisfaction upon hearing groans as reactions to a pun, revealing a bit of trivia, should be met with surprise. It doesn't do to be called a trivia expert. Once while being interviewed on a Chicago radio station, during the commercial, the host warned me that I was about to be challenged by a boy, claiming he could stump me. Now, anyone can be stumped, so I wasn't concerned until I realized I had embarrassed myself. Back on air, the young man, said, "Hello, Uncle Bob, I bet you can't name all your nieces and nephews, and to help you, I'm Kevin." I was able to come up with two additional correct names, but then I drew a blank and had to admit, I was stumped by a twelve-year-old nephew.By definition, trivia are matters or things that are very unimportant, inconsequential, or nonessential; trifles; trivialities. Nevertheless, trivia facts or details are considered to be amusing rather than serious or useful. The following are a few quotations from fans of trivia.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781793420206
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
sold quite well and earned good reviews with USA Today, Playboy, and numerous major newspapers. I was interviewed by phone on many radio shows across the nation. Two years later, Morrow published The New College of Trivial Knowledge, which also had good sales. Now thirty-five years later, I have completed The Return of the College Knowledge with completely new factual quizzes on a variety of subjects including: Movies, TV, Music, Art, Sports, Theater, History, Geography, literature, politics. Presidents, Poetry, Philosophy, Economics, biography, science and mathematics, to name but a few. As in the previous two books, each quiz consists of three levels, the B.A., the M.S., and the PhD. reflecting increasing degrees of difficulty. The assignment of each item to a level is not based on definitive criteria. Depending on a reader's life experiences, it's possible that the Ph.D. level is not the hardest or the B.A. the easiest for a particular person. When you know the answer, the question will appear easy.Many of the tests are of a matching type, in which a reader, can reasonably eliminate some possible matches. Here is a confession, have chosen items to test that might be considered common knowledge acquired over a lifetime. And here is the best party, the quizzes are meant to inform, so, even if one does not score well on a particular quiz, the answers will be revealed to them and they have acquired new knowledge of a nature that they may wish to explore the subject further. The quizzes cannot also be used in competitions. At the time of the first two books, I heard from nursing homes, hospital, libraries, detailing how they used the tests to entertain an enlightened people of all ages. The elderly proved to have remarkable memories of things they learned long ago. As you know, memory loss is like peeling back layers of knowledge, with the most recent, usually the first to go.Well, what is meant by "trivia" in this context? As the punster gets satisfaction upon hearing groans as reactions to a pun, revealing a bit of trivia, should be met with surprise. It doesn't do to be called a trivia expert. Once while being interviewed on a Chicago radio station, during the commercial, the host warned me that I was about to be challenged by a boy, claiming he could stump me. Now, anyone can be stumped, so I wasn't concerned until I realized I had embarrassed myself. Back on air, the young man, said, "Hello, Uncle Bob, I bet you can't name all your nieces and nephews, and to help you, I'm Kevin." I was able to come up with two additional correct names, but then I drew a blank and had to admit, I was stumped by a twelve-year-old nephew.By definition, trivia are matters or things that are very unimportant, inconsequential, or nonessential; trifles; trivialities. Nevertheless, trivia facts or details are considered to be amusing rather than serious or useful. The following are a few quotations from fans of trivia.
The College of Trivial Knowledge
Author: Tom Wicker
Publisher: McNally & Loftin Publishers
ISBN: 9780688019341
Category : Questions and answers
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher: McNally & Loftin Publishers
ISBN: 9780688019341
Category : Questions and answers
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The Nuttall Encyclopædia. Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge
Author: P. Austin Nuttall
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1674
Book Description
In 'The Nuttall Encyclopædia', P. Austin Nuttall provides readers with a comprehensive dictionary of general knowledge, covering a wide range of topics in a concise and informative manner. The book's literary style is straightforward and accessible, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to expand their understanding of various subjects. Written during a time when encyclopedias were highly sought after for their educational value, Nuttall's work stands out for its clarity and depth of coverage, reflecting the intellectual curiosity of the era. The encyclopaedia's contents reflect the eclectic interests of the author and his commitment to providing a valuable reference for readers of all backgrounds. Nuttall's meticulous research and dedication to accuracy are evident throughout the book, making it a reliable source of information on a wide range of topics. Readers interested in exploring a diverse array of subjects in a concise and easily digestible format will find 'The Nuttall Encyclopædia' to be an invaluable addition to their library.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1674
Book Description
In 'The Nuttall Encyclopædia', P. Austin Nuttall provides readers with a comprehensive dictionary of general knowledge, covering a wide range of topics in a concise and informative manner. The book's literary style is straightforward and accessible, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to expand their understanding of various subjects. Written during a time when encyclopedias were highly sought after for their educational value, Nuttall's work stands out for its clarity and depth of coverage, reflecting the intellectual curiosity of the era. The encyclopaedia's contents reflect the eclectic interests of the author and his commitment to providing a valuable reference for readers of all backgrounds. Nuttall's meticulous research and dedication to accuracy are evident throughout the book, making it a reliable source of information on a wide range of topics. Readers interested in exploring a diverse array of subjects in a concise and easily digestible format will find 'The Nuttall Encyclopædia' to be an invaluable addition to their library.
Report, with Minutes of Evidence, Documents, and Tables and Returns
Author: Great Britain. Commissioners Appointed to Inquire into the Progress and Condition of the Queen's Colleges at Belfast, Cork and Galway
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
College of Trivial Knowledge
Author: Outlet
Publisher: Outlet
ISBN: 9780517615904
Category : Questions and answers.
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A selection of trivia quizzes on a multitude of subjects offers tests of various levels of difficulty on the worlds of sports, entertainment, the sciences, the arts, politics, geography, current affairs, and other topics
Publisher: Outlet
ISBN: 9780517615904
Category : Questions and answers.
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A selection of trivia quizzes on a multitude of subjects offers tests of various levels of difficulty on the worlds of sports, entertainment, the sciences, the arts, politics, geography, current affairs, and other topics
Second Wind
Author: University of Maryland, College Park. Counseling Center
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adult education of women
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adult education of women
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Agricultural stabilization and conservation service, Commodity exchange authority, Consumer and marketing service, Federal crop insurance corporation, General administration, Office of information, Office of management services, Soil conservation service, Statistical reporting service
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
Journal of the Western Society of Engineers
Author: Western Society of Engineers (Chicago, Ill.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
General Register
Author: University of Michigan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detroit (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Announcements for the following year included in some vols.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detroit (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Announcements for the following year included in some vols.
The New American Cyclopaedia: a Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge
Author: George Ripley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description