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  Taylor Swift - 100 Trivia And...

  Trivia Hub

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  TAYLOR SWIFT 
  100 TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS 
    
  CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB 
    
  Taylor Swift is a prominent American singer-songwriter known for her autobiographical songwriting, artistic reinventions, and cultural impact. Her career began in country music with her debut album, Taylor Swift. She was the first female country artist to write or co-write every track on a platinum debut. Swift's second album, Fearless, was the longest-running number-one female country album. She transitioned to pop with 1989, which she called her "official pop album". Swift has achieved numerous milestones, including having multiple number-one singles and albums. Her re-recorded albums are called "Taylor's Version," with Fearless (Taylor's Version) reaching number one on the Billboard 200. Her Eras Tour became the highest-grossing tour ever. 
    
  CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: 
    
  Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania. 
    
  Taylor Swift's father purchased a three-percent stake in Big Machine Records for an estimated $120,000. 
    
  Swift was the youngest person to single-handedly write and sing a Hot Country Songs number-one single, with her song "Our Song". 
    
  Her album Fearless was the bestselling album of 2009 in the US. 
    
  Speak Now was the fastest-selling digital album by a female artist.

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  The Wari Empire - Pre-Incan...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Wari Empire emerged as one of the most influential pre-Incan civilizations in the Andean region, setting the foundation for future Andean states, including the Inca. Its origins can be traced back to the highlands of present-day Peru, where early societies laid the groundwork for its rise. The unique combination of environmental adaptation, cultural influences, and political innovation allowed the Wari to establish a powerful state that would dominate much of the central Andes for centuries. 
  Before the Wari civilization took shape, the Andean region was home to various cultures that contributed to its development. Among these, the Chavín culture, which thrived from around 900 to 200 BCE, played a crucial role in spreading religious and artistic traditions that later influenced Wari art and iconography. The Nazca civilization, known for its intricate geoglyphs and advanced irrigation techniques, also left an imprint on Wari agricultural and engineering practices. However, it was the lesser-known Huarpa culture of the Ayacucho Valley that provided the most direct influence on early Wari society. The Huarpa people developed small-scale irrigation systems, terraced farming, and distinct ceramic styles, all of which became defining features of Wari civilization. 
  Sometime between 500 and 600 CE, the Wari began to expand beyond their heartland in the Ayacucho region. This expansion was driven by both environmental necessity and strategic ambition. The high-altitude valleys of the central Andes provided fertile land for agriculture, but they were also subject to fluctuating climatic conditions. To mitigate these challenges, Wari elites developed large-scale irrigation systems and storage facilities, ensuring food security for growing populations. This ability to manage resources effectively gave them an advantage over neighboring groups, allowing them to assert dominance through both diplomacy and military conquest.

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  HowExpert Guide to Train...

  HowExpert

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  If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides everything you need to become a seasoned train spotter. 
  Inside, You’ll Discover: 
  Chapter 1: Introduction to Train Spotting 
  Chapter 2: Mastering Train Spotting Skills 
  Chapter 3: Identifying and Spotting Trains 
  Chapter 4: Exploring Iconic Train Spotting Locations 
  Chapter 5: Technical and Mechanical Aspects of Trains 
  Chapter 6: Engaging with the Railfan Community 
  Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Considerations 
  Chapter 8: Preserving and Celebrating Train Spotting 
  Chapter 9: Expanding Your Train Spotting Hobby 
  Chapter 10: Spotlight on Technology 
  Chapter 11: Specialty Trains and Unique Experiences 
  Chapter 12: Conclusion 
  Appendices 
  Start your journey today with HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting and unlock the full potential of your hobby. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of spotting unique locomotives, connecting with the railfan community, or exploring new locations, this guide provides everything you need to take your passion to the next level. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z.

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  Three-Quarters of a Footprint -...

  Joe Roberts

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  Joe Roberts stayed for five months with the Trivedis family in Bangalore, while travelling all over southern India. In Pondicherry he found Rita, a melancholic divorcee banished to an ashram. He saw the great temple at Madurai, watched the snakeboat races at Arunmala, stayed with Syriac Christians at Cochin and was offered heroin in a Jewish cemetery. Wherever he went he met extraordinary people, but these encounters take second place to his ripening friendship with the Trivedi family, and his exact chronicling of their neighbours. As Major Trividi warned him 'nothing is as fixed as you think'. Three-Quarters of a Footprint has long fascinated readers with its gentle, perceptive humour, chilled occasionally by a shadow of menace, as if the spirit and wit of R K Narayan had been reborn in an Englishman.

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  2222 Interesting Wacky & Crazy...

  Scott Matthews

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  Research conducted by NASA in 1995 concluded that the perfect nap lasts for about 26 minutes. Did you know Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts? Did you know that if you're looking for a job, the application and resume are not nearly as important as a reference? In fact...... knowing someone who works at the company increases your chances of getting an interview and makes you 40% more likely to get the job over someone with a fancier resume. 
  If you learnt anything in the last few lines you're going to learn a bunch more in the next 2222 facts. This book is full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect icebreaker. 
  ★ You're going to learn more about the world you live in & some of the topics include ★ 
  - Science 
  - Economics 
  - Human Anatomy 
  - Animal Species 
  - Space 
  - And many, many more! 
  What are you waiting for? Knowledge is power! Come on in and we’ll delve into the interesting and fascinating facts about the world around us. Scroll up and click the ‘add to cart’ button now!

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  The Minotaur at Calle Lanza

  Zito Madu

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  A "hauntingly effective" surrealist travel memoir about the mysterious transformations that may lurk inside us all (Library Journal, starred review). 
   
   
   
  Venice, 2020. As a pandemic rages across the globe, Zito Madu finds himself in a nearly deserted city, its walls and basilicas humming with strange magic. As he wanders a haunted landscape, we see him twist further into his own past: his family's difficult immigration from Nigeria to Detroit, his troubled relationship with his father, the sporadic joys of daily life and solitude, his experiences with migration, poverty, foreignness, racism, and his own rage and regret. But as it is with all labyrinths, after finding its center, will he come away unscathed, or will he transform into the gripping, fantastical monstrousness that's out to consume him whole? 
   
   
   
  With nods to Italo Calvino and Jorge Luis Borges, this surrealist debut memoir takes us into the labyrinth of memory and the monsters lurking there.

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