{"product_id":"intriguing-facts-for-the-curious-sharp-agile-minds-9798259342736","title":"Intriguing Facts for the Curious Mind: 500 Facts About World History, Life on Earth, Pop Science, Your Body, and Culture to Expand Your Knowledge, Imp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you want to expand your knowledge, impress your friends, or spark great conversations?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen\u003ci\u003e Intriguing Facts for the Curious Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is your perfect choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis trivia book for adults contains 500 intriguing facts about science, history, and culture that will surprise you, make you think, and even make you smile. 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