Curious Press
The Book For Men Who Have Everything: Unusual Knowledge and Boredom Busters
A trivia and activity book aimed at hard-to-shop-for men.
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Where it ranks in our guides
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Trivia, quizzes and boredom-busting activities in one book
- Topics span history, science, sports and strange discoveries
- Illustrated layouts are made for flipping through
- Short entries suit reading a page at a time
What may bother
- Aimed at men, so the audience is narrow
- Trivia is read once, with little to go back to
- Fun facts, not sustained reading
Our verdict
83 / 100A fit for the father or friend who already owns every gadget. It gives him conversation topics, not an object. Choose something else for a reader who likes long narratives.
Frequently asked questions
Is this mostly trivia or mostly activities?
It combines both unusual knowledge sections and activity-style "boredom busters."
Is it a good Father's Day gift?
Yes, it's explicitly positioned for men who are difficult to buy for, which fits Father's Day well.
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