Mental Floss: Scatterbrained

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Based on a popular feature in mental_floss magazine, Scatterbrained regathers facts in a most entertaining way. For example, the opening chapter begins with riffs on Greek marathons, the world's longest national anthem (158 stanzas), and the Father of the Pap Smear. From there, the book launches into discussions of toga parties, methods of execution, and the meaning of Latin phrases.

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Calgary Herald

"An ideal reference to settle arguments or jog your memory."

Chicago Tribune

"For the discerning intellect, Mental Floss cleans out the cobwebs."

Washington Post

"A delightfully eccentric and eclectic new magazine."

Charlotte Observer

"Part scholarly journal, part Spy magazine protégé."

Chicago Tribune

“For the discerning intellect, Mental Floss cleans out the cobwebs.”

Washington Post

“A delightfully eccentric and eclectic new magazine.”

Newsweek

“A lot like that professor of yours who peppered his tests with raunchy jokes: it makes learning fun.”

Charlotte Observer

“Part scholarly journal, part Spy magazine protégé.”

Calgary Herald

“An ideal reference to settle arguments or jog your memory.”