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Do Igloos Have Loos?

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Mitch knows more totally useless things about useless subjects than anybody on Earth

It's an idiosyncratic galmaufry of answers to questions that range from the scientifically verified to the nebulously philosophical . . . It's good, (almost) clean fun, ideal for fans of trivia to dip into

Here's an entertaining title for young and old alike . . . Really great fun!

Ever wondered . . . 
 
Why are slugs so slimy? 
 
Why does your skin go wrinkly in the bath? 
 
How clever is your right foot? 
 
What is the best thing to do if you fall into quicksand? 
 
And do igloos have loos? 
 
Mitchell Symons knows the answers . . . and now you will too!

The 7th crazy collection of terrific trivia from the bestselling author of WHY EATING BOGEYS IS GOOD FOR YOU.

Mitchell Symons was born in London and educated at Mill Hill School and the LSE, where he studied Law. Since leaving BBC TV, where he was a researcher and then a director, he has worked as a writer, broadcaster and journalist. He was a principal writer of early editions of the board game Trivial Pursuit and has devised many television formats. Currently he writes an award-winning column for the Sunday Express.

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