Debunk popular misconceptions and learn interesting truths with over 600 pages of trivia and exploration shared in a fun, conversational tone.You'll find out fun facts about a wide array of topics from Hollywood celebrities to historical figures, with some practical advice about health and cooking along the way.Chapter titles include: Movie Magic, Cooking, The Civil War, Science, Technology, Life of the Law, Presidents, Wellness, Plant Life, Leisure Time, Books, and History. Does alcohol burn off when it cooks? Is there really meat in mincemeat? Are red cars really pulled over more often? What color is an aircraft's "black box"? Can criminals really erase their own fingerprints? What should you really do to treat a snake bite? Do goldfish have "the memory of a goldfish"? Find out the answers to these questions and hundreds more while you have fun.Hardcover, 632 pages.