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The Know-it-all by A. J. Jacobs
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The Know-it-all

One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World

Simon & Schuster · 2004-09-21

The Know-it-all: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World

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  • Reading lane: Biography & Memoir.
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster.

About This Book

Chronicles the efforts of an NPR contributor to read the Encyclopedia Britannica from A to Z, sharing the humorous and unexpected mishaps that occurred as a result of the endeavor, from changed dynamics in his family relationships to his efforts to join Mensa and win a spot on Jeopardy! By the author of Fractured Fairy Tales. 100,000 first printing. Read more