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Bayley, Stephen

 
9781906142629: A Dictionary of Idiocy: The Ulitmate Guide to Curious, Shocking and General Ignorance

Synopsis

Wittgenstein said that if people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever happen. In this compelling A-Z of modern ignorance, Stephen Bayley gathers silly, curious and sometimes shocking facts on everything that makes our world tick. Why does Judeo-Christianity love mountains? Why was fear of drinking from skulls the original reason for cremation? And where does the word Fuck come from (hint: think berets)? You'll be surprised how much you never knew!

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À propos de l'auteur

Stephen Bayley is an Observer columnist, polymath and opinion guru whose views are frequently sought in the TV, radio and printed media.

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