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The real name for a hashtag is an octothorpe. Neil Armstrong’s hair was sold in 2004 for $3,000. The longest English word is 189,819 letters long.
[1] [2] It is not to be confused with the children's book imprint of Grosset and Dunlap. The title page of the "Dawn of Civilization" book in the Wonder Book series published by The University of Knowledge. This is a page of the "Dawn of Civilization" book from the Wonder Books series that contains publishing info.
A book to accompany the series, A History of the World in 100 Objects by Neil MacGregor, was published by Allen Lane on 28 October 2010. [2] The entire series is also available for download along with an audio version of the book for purchase. The British Museum won the 2011 Art Fund Prize for its role in hosting the project.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 1987, besides a tea kettle, TIPA, Dharamsala, India. In 1894, when it claimed more than a half-million "habitual users," The World Almanac changed its name to The World Almanac and Encyclopedia. This was the title it kept until 1923, when it became The World Almanac and Book of Facts, the name it bears today.
Image credits: how.everything.works We all know that it’s a great thing to ask questions. We should never stop learning about the world around us, and there are infinite things to wonder about!
Earth Day fun facts for kids and adults.
Top 10 of Everything focuses on practical facts and occasional offbeat entries, from the most densely populated countries and the most expensive paintings to the tallest skyscrapers and the most common names around the world. The latest UK edition is the first to include a DVD featuring an interactive quiz based on the book.
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