Theory of Knowledge Course Companion 2013 Edition

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780199129737

Collation

iii; 438p; col; illus; pbk

Series Title

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Call Number

001.01 DOM T

Freaky Facts

Did you know that, statistically, you are more likely to be attacked by a cow than a shark? Or that phobophobia is the fear of fear? Pocket Pal: Freaky Facts will always be on hand to supply you with hundreds of peculiar and perplexing titbits to astound your acquaintances and fascinate your friends!

1001 Cool Freaky Facts

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Kid's Almanac: Facts, Figures, and Stats

All the answers you need for your homework and all the trivia you need for fun.'

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