How long does it take to read The Book of Unusual Knowledge?
Publications International Ltd
The Book of Unusual Knowledge by Publications International Ltd takes about 12 hours 54 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 12 hours 54 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 2012. 704 pages, about 193,600 words.
26 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 21 hours 31 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 12 hours 54 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 8 hours 4 minutes |
The page count is the median across 1 edition, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information some useful, others not so much but all of it completely captivating. Perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning. Includes a vast array of articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, this book will provide hours of fascinating reading. Expand your knowledge on a range of topics, including the animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, the universe, and much, much more! Sample topics include: - Are plastic bags killing sacred cows in India? - Does NASCAR have roots in bootlegging moonshine? - Did Ronald Reagan see not one but two UFOs during his lifetime?
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders
