Mike Rampton

A brilliantly silly question and answer book fact checked by world leading experts from across the University of Cambridge Did you know that there s no set number of bones in the human body

Feeling a bit like youre winging this whole adulthood thing? Youre not alone. Welcome to the club for everyone who still feels like three kids in a trench coat, pretending to have it all figured out. This book is your official laugh-out-loud guide to navigating the baffling world of being a grown-up. It wont help you find love, happiness or a cool 1m but at least youll have more time for that kind of thing if you arent stricken with self-inflicted food poisoning, knee deep in filth, or arguing with bailiffs as they take your sofa away. Inside, youll discover how to master the art of: Cooking for the clueless. Barely cooked steak is a delicacy, while barely cooked pork is a terrible, regrettable medical incident. Cleaning without crying. You can hoover more stuff than you might realise. Money matters. Are credits cards free money? No. Social survival. Effortlessly handle awkward small talk, navigate office politics, and win that pub quiz. Tips include how to make the most of whatevers in the back of your fridge and creative ways to avoid folding fitted sheets (because who really knows how?). This book is a brilliantly funny companion for anyone who feels theyre fumbling their way through adult life. It makes the perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas, or that one mate who just moved into their own place and thinks a houseplant counts as a pet.

Become the most amazing, awe-inspiring genius in the world in just one year*! (*No refunds given) This book will take you from a clever (but rather ordinary) kid to an absurdly intelligent, super-brained, hyper-genius capable of anything in just twelve magnificent months. From fun facts about dinosaurs to everything you need to know about spiders, plus silly Shakespearean names and a deep dive into poo and snot. Have you ever wondered about the worlds pooiest places? Or which came first, the duck-billed platyupus or the duck? This book has all the answers. "Imagine what I could have achieved if Id read this Albert Einstein* "Im glad this wasnt published when I was alive, because everyone who read it would have ended up cleverer than me" Leonardo Da Vinci* "I like the picture of the dog in the space helmet" Marie Curie* *(These are real reviews, I promise!)

The Art of the Rubbish Joke isnt just a collection of jokesits a masterclass in the fine, underrated art of humorously bad comedy.Packed with timeless dad jokes and fresh, laugh-out-loud material, this book has jokes for every occasion. Scattered among its treasure trove of jokes are fascinating subject spreads and features that explore the science and culture of comedy.Why do these so-bad-theyre-good jokes work? Whats with the dad-joke phenomenon? And how can you write your own groaners that actually land? With sections spanning cheesy puns, funny fish jokes, and silly shaggy dog stories, theres something for everyone here. Plus, spreads featuring hilarious insights into the world of joke-telling ensure this book is more than just your average joke book.For dads, aspiring stand-up kings, and anyone looking to steal the room with an expertly delivered joke, this side-splitting guide delivers laughs on every page.Subject Spreads:· Cheese jokes.· Fish jokes.· History jokes.· Animal jokes.Feature Spreads:· Jokes through history.· Why jokes work.· Why are rubbish jokes so good?· How to write your own rubbish jokes.· How to deliver a joke non-rubbishly.· Why do Christmas crackers have jokes in?· The dad/joke connection.

Stuck indoors? This book is your saviour.Turn to abumper 501 simple and accessible games and activities to keep your whole family amused for hours, if not days.Inside, in the garden, in the car, for all family sizes and ages - this book covers all the best classics you might have forgotten how to play, like stuck in the mud and the alphabet game, and introduces brand new games too. No fancy equipment needed, just easy to follow instructions. This book has everything you need to keep everyone happy.

Use your detective skills to beat the problems that have baffled experts for ages! Its time to ask to the questions that have long needed answers such as was the curse of Tutankhamun real? Where is El Dorado? Can we ever find Atlantis or the Fountain of Youth? A lot of events in history have great big question marks hanging over them, but not for long: not now youre involved! Delve into the mysteries, weigh up the evidence, learn lots of great facts and ponder about the cases that have confuddled people for decades. This book is jam-packed with the facts behind twelve real-life cases, along with lots of cool, ridiculous and mind-blowing history, science and physics knowledge. You wont want to stop until youve got to the bottom of these mysteries!

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¿A las arañas se les puede acabar la telaraña?, ¿los dinosaurios estornudaban?, ¿cuál es el agujero más profundo cavado en la Tierra? Una colección de preguntas y respuestas con información validada por expertos y con divertidas ilustraciones. ¡Pronto descubriras que las preguntas tontas no existen!