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    American Trivia

    By Richard Lederer

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    American Trivia includes the origin of the national anthem, stories about national treasures such as the Liberty Bell and Statue of Liberty, fascinating information about the country’s many heroes and inventors, and more!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGibbs Smith
    Release dateFeb 1, 2012
    ISBN9781423622789
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    American Trivia
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    Richard Lederer

    Richard Lederer is the author of more than 30 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current book, Presidential Trivia. He has been profiled in magazines as diverse as The New Yorker, People, and the National Enquirer and frequently appears on radio as a commentator on language. Dr. Lederer's syndicated column, "Looking at Language," appears in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel winner.

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      Wonderful. Interesting. Wonderful. Enlightening. Wonderful. Educational. Wonderful. Fascinating. And did I mention 'wonderful'? An excellent read. I especially loved the jokes/puns at the end, hilarious.