Useless Knowledge for the World Traveler

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A fun, funny, and fascinating compendium of trivia, traditions, and advice from around the world - covers all seven continents, from the North Pole to the South Pole, and even the moon! Did you know that a goat discovered the true effects of coffee? Have you ever used a toilet made of pure gold? Let this book be an entertaining and humorous companion for all your travels, taking you on a journey of traditions, customs, and misconceptions from around the world. Filled with absurd records, bizarre events, and little-known facts, it provides all the amusing (yet useless!) knowledge you' ll need to impress your friends and chitchat with strangers at home and abroad. You' ll also find useful information about manners and etiquette to always be sure what not to do while visiting new places. Always remember: you can mess up everywhere! With the trivia and stories in this book, nothing in this world will surprise you again. AUTHOR: Klaus Viedebantt is a passionate globetrotter and travel-guide author. He was head of the travel department of Germany' s Die Zeit newspaper and a journalist for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Thanks to his many travels, he has learned a lot about the world, especially things that no one ever really needs to know. SELLING POINTS: . A fun, funny, and fascinating compendium of trivia, traditions, and advice from around the world . The perfect gift for adventurous globetrotters and armchair travelers alike . Covers all seven continents, from the North Pole to the South Pole, and even the moon!