The main library at indiana university sinks over an inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building. For the past twenty years, ive been collecting weird and wonderful facts, which ive been storing on bits of paper and, more recently, on my computer. Don voorhees is the author of the incredible book of useless information, the super book of useless information, the indispensable book of useless information, the perfectly useless book of useless information, the essential book of useless information, and disgusting things. Sep 17, 2004 this book belongs to the books of useless information series, currently consisting of the book of useless information, the ultimate book of useless information and the unforgettable the worlds greatest book of useless information. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Fight on theside of freedom or battle behind the iron curtain.
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