Everybody loves a great quiz-especially a challenging one with intriguing questions and answers that donâÂÂt come easy. The trivia experts at the Bathroom Readersâ Institute have devised a unique way of presenting some of the most obscure-and most fun-information theyâÂÂve ever come across: more than a thousand questions divided into seven golden challenge categories-sports, history, music, science, language, movies, and pop culture. Impossible Questions arenâÂÂt really impossible-theyâÂÂre tough, but fun. DonâÂÂt believe it? Try this:
Q. ItâÂÂs 55 feet long, 55 feet wide, and 555 feet tall. What is it?
A: The Washington Monument. Ever since it was built in 1829, people have been trying to figure out the significance of those dimensions, assuming thereâÂÂs some sort of numerological significance. The designer, Robert Mills (he also designed the Department of the Treasury building) revealed that he picked those numbers based on his desire to make the monument an impressive height while using the 10-to-1 proportions of classic Egyptian obelisks.
Categories:
- Humor & Entertainment
- Humor
Publisher : Portable Press
Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2011-06-21
Number Of Pages : 288
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 1607102366
ISBN-13 : 9781607102366
Item weight : 0.6 lb
Dimensions : 0.8 in x 5 in x 6.9 in
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