“While the facts in the book were indeed interesting, they lacked something without the characteristic quips and jokes of Fry and the rest of the panel.” The StoryGraph Purchasing Options You can find new and used copies at several retailers:
The Book of General Ignorance by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson is a witty, fast-paced compendium of trivia designed to debunk "common knowledge" myths. Born from the researchers (the "QI Elves") of the hit BBC panel show QI , it challenges everything from historical "facts" (like Henry VIII having six wives) to scientific assumptions (like chameleons changing color to match their background). Key Highlights The book of general ignorance
: Organized in a question-and-answer style, with each topic typically covered in under a page. “While the facts in the book were indeed