All Facts Considered: The Essential Library of Inessential Knowledge

<p>For the bestselling miscellany market, an NPR librarian's compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the arts</p><p>How much water do the Great Lakes contain? Who were the first and last men killed in the Civil War? How long is a New York minute? What are the lost plays of Shakespeare? What building did Elvis leave last? Get the answers to these and countless other vexing questions in a <i>All Facts Considered</i>. Guaranteed to enlighten even the most seasoned trivia buff, this treasure trove of &quot;&quot;who knew?&quot;&quot; factoids spans a wide range of intriguing subjects.Written by noted NPR librarian Kee Malesky, whom Scott Simon has called the &quot;&quot;source of all human knowledge&quot;&quot;Answers questions on history, natural history, science, religion, language, and the arts Packed with valuable nuggets of information, from the useful to the downright bizarre</p><p>The perfect gift for every inquiring mind that wants to know, <i>All Facts Considered</i> will put you at the center of the conversation as you show off your essential store of inessential yet irresistible knowledge.</p>