In this book there are 1001 cool, freaky, funny, fabulous, foul, frightening, far-out, full-on, fascinating, first-class, phenomenal, fantastic facts for your amusement and edification. We promise you, truth is often stranger than fiction...

Need proof? In England, in the 1880's, 'pants' was considered a dirty word. Statistically, you are more likely to be attacked by a cow than a shark. The sun loses close to a billion kilograms of weight every second and an office desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet!

Did you know that phobophobia is the fear of fear? 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' was written by Mozart, strawberries contain more vitamin C than oranges, and hot water is heavier than cold water?!

There's no end to the facts that you will learn and can share around the dinner table. From ludicrous laws to wacky world records, there's something for everyone to give you food for thought.

Suitable for ages 10 and up.
207 pages of facts with hilarious illustrations.
Published by Hinkler Books.

Note - book cover shown in the video has been updated in 2023 (see photo above).  Also, some minor changes have been made to internal colours and layout.

SKU CLF01
Barcode # 9781488924972
Brand Hinkler
Product Box Weight 0.480kg
type Book
Features Illustrated
Contains Button Cell Batteries No
Language English
Book Title 1001 Cool Freaky Facts
Author Hinkler Books
Topic Entertainment
Publisher Hinkler
Genre Humour
Format Paperback
Publication Year 2005
Narrative Type Non-Fiction
Intended Audience Children
Intended Audience Ages 9-12
Book Series N/A
Country/Region of Manufacture Australia
Original Language English
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CoolThings Australia was started in 2003 by Peter and Anne-Maree and is still led by them to this day. Their purpose in business is to be givers themselves and they support multiple charities and organisations close to their hearts locally, nationally and internationally.

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1001 Cool Freaky Facts Reviews

Jenny - Verified Customer

16 November

(4)

Very interesting. It’s great for secret Santa gifts. Also for people that think they know all but obviously.

Beccy S - Reviewer

17 December

(5)

Awesome book. Interesting facts. I’m giving it to my 9yo nephew who will absolutely love it

Jo Harrison - Reviewer

12 December

(5)

Will make the perfect Christmas Gift for my 12 year old daughter.

Frank Griffin - Reviewer

25 July

(5)

My grandson loved the book and kept telling us all the new information he found out.

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