General Ignorance | The Book Of

: Many readers note a lack of bibliography or evidence for more outrageous claims. Broad Scope : Covers history, science, nature, and the arts.

: Originally published in 2006; some scientific "facts" or statistics may be dated. The book of general ignorance

: Often available at Walmart - WOB for as low as ~$3.99. Audiobook : Available on Audible (~$13.50). Reviews - The Book of General Ignorance - The StoryGraph : Many readers note a lack of bibliography

: Organized in a question-and-answer style, with each topic typically covered in under a page. : Often available at Walmart - WOB for as low as ~$3

: Trivia buffs, QI fans, and anyone who enjoys "did you know?" style conversation starters. Pros and Cons

: Critics have noted the lack of an index makes it difficult to use as a reference. Community Perspectives

The Book of General Ignorance by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson is a witty, fast-paced compendium of trivia designed to debunk "common knowledge" myths. Born from the researchers (the "QI Elves") of the hit BBC panel show QI , it challenges everything from historical "facts" (like Henry VIII having six wives) to scientific assumptions (like chameleons changing color to match their background). Key Highlights