Mental Floss
Mental Floss editors
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Mental Floss
Published
2006
Publisher
Collins
Pages
190
ISBN-13
9780060882495
ISBN-10
0060882492
Description
Enlighten Up Already! Monet? Manet? Who can even tell the difference? Well, with the help of the newest mental_floss tome, you can! Want to learn how to tell egg rolls from spring rolls, nuclear bombs from dirty nuclear bombs, or even how to tell an idiot from a moron (there's a real scientific difference)? Piece of cake! Whether you're trying to impress your boss, your mother-in-law, attractive singles, or a pack of fourth graders (you know how they love semantics), mental_floss gives you all the tips and tricks to have you sounding like a genius. (less)
Subjects
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Information is Beautiful
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mental Floss?
This edition of Mental Floss has approximately 190 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mental Floss?
For most readers, Mental Floss typically takes between 3h 58m and 2h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mental Floss?
The estimated word count for Mental Floss is approximately 47,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mental Floss?
Mental Floss was written by Mental Floss editors.
When was Mental Floss published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.