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  Braveheart - The Ultimate Trivia...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  BRAVEHEART 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY MEL GIBSON 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  "Braveheart" is an epic historical drama set in 13th-century Scotland, directed by and starring Mel Gibson. The film follows William Wallace, a common man who leads a revolt against the oppressive rule of King Edward I of England. After the brutal execution of his wife, Wallace embarks on a journey to unite the Scottish clans in their fight for freedom. The film explores themes of liberty, sacrifice, and leadership, focusing on Wallace’s personal journey and the broader struggle for independence. With intense battle sequences and emotional depth, "Braveheart" highlights the cost of fighting for justice. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Mel Gibson initially rejected the role of William Wallace, believing he was too old. However, Paramount Pictures insisted on casting him, so Gibson eventually accepted.” 
    
  “When a local asked why the Battle of Stirling Bridge was filmed on an open plain instead of the actual bridge, Gibson humorously responded that "the bridge got in the way." The local retorted, "Aye, that's what the English found." 
    
  “One of the film's extras mistook one of Mel Gibson's children for an errand boy and asked him to fetch tea. Gibson overheard and whispered to his son, "Go get it." 
    
  “In an interview in 2009, Mel Gibson acknowledged that the film was heavily fictionalized but defended the changes as necessary for dramatic effect. He also mentioned that he felt at least a decade too old to play Wallace.”

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  Why You Should Go to Buenos Aires

  Mark Ferdinand

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  Buenos Aires is a city that dances to its own rhythm. From the passion of the tango to the aroma of sizzling steaks in a late-night parrilla, it’s a place that seduces the senses. Nicknamed the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires dazzles with grand boulevards, leafy plazas, and elegant architecture—yet it’s the spirit of its people that truly makes it unforgettable. 
  In this book, Mark Ferdinand reveals the layers of Argentina’s vibrant capital: the bohemian charm of San Telmo, the colorful streets of La Boca, the sophistication of Recoleta, and the pulsing energy of Palermo after dark. Whether you come for the fútbol, the art, the music, or simply the joy of living life with passion, you’ll discover why Buenos Aires is a city that captures the heart—and never lets it go.

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  Washington's History Revised...

  Harry Ritter

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  Now with updated content, including three brand-new chapters plus a new preface and a postscript from the author. 
  An anything-but-dry history textbook, Washington's History is a fascinating walk through the sweeping story of a place and its people. 
   
  For centuries, the natural beauty and riches of the Northwest have excited the human imagination, from its first peoples to seafaring explorers, to westward-thinking pioneers, to technological thinkers and giants. 
   
  A Washington resident himself, author Harry Ritter offers fifty-five vignettes that comprise an entertaining and informative picture of life in the Far Northwest. 
   
  Learn about the Natives, explorers, traders, missionaries, loggers, farmers, inventors, and politicians. From Chief Seattle to Dr. John McLoughlin, William E. Boeing, Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos, these are the people at the epicenter of events that shaped the Evergreen State.

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  Secret Carp The (audio)

  Chris Yates

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  The Secret Carp is a fishing book with a difference. As The Independent comments, it is one of the few books that manages to capture the real joy of fishing in such a way that even a non-angler could be seduced. It tells the true story of the events of a single day and night beside an English carp lake in high summer.
  When he stumbled upon a long-neglected, overgrown lake holding some monster carp, Chris Yates knew that he had discovered the kind of place about which every carp angler dreams. He set about trying to catch the huge, elusive inhabitants with rod and line. It was a quest that was to reveal many insights into the secretive behaviour of this king of freshwater fish and bring him thrillingly into contact with his quarry.
  Waiting, watching and stalking, quite undeterred by the damp sleeping bag and the cold. Yates' enthralling story whispers adventure and promise. And it is punctuated by moments of great drama as monster fish disturb the tranquil world of the angler.
  Fishermen of all persuasions will enjoy this masterful angling chronicle.

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  Surviving the Concrete Jungle -...

  Nura Uba

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  When disaster strikes the city, survival comes down to preparation, mindset, and action. Surviving the Concrete Jungle: Practical Strategies for Urban Disasters is your essential guide to navigating crises in the world’s most challenging environment the urban landscape. 
  From food shortages and water access to power failures, shelter security, and personal defense, this audiobook provides clear strategies to keep you and your loved ones safe. Discover how to:Develop the mental resilience needed to stay calm under pressureSecure food, water, and energy when supply chains collapseProtect your home and create safe spaces in crowded environmentsBuild reliable communication networks when digital systems failMove safely through chaotic streets and know when to evacuate or shelter in placePrepare for long-term crises with sustainable practices and community cooperation 
  Unlike survival guides focused on wilderness settings, this resource is designed specifically for city life. It addresses the realities of high population density, fragile infrastructure, and limited space, giving you tools to adapt, protect, and endure in urban conditions. 
  More than survival, this audiobook is about building confidence, resilience, and leadership. With practical strategies and actionable lessons, it empowers you to transform fear into focused action and thrive even when the concrete jungle turns hostile. 
  Whether you are a beginner taking your first steps in preparedness or someone seeking to strengthen your survival plan, this guide will help you turn vulnerability into readiness and uncertainty into peace of mind.

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  Who Gives a Focal? - A Hundred...

  Colin Murphy, Donal O'Dea

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   We Irish have enriched the English language with a   slew   of   snazzy   gems. Did you know we're the ones behind   quarks  , electrons  and   vectors  ,   Sudocrem  and   Wellington   boots? No surprise that we invented   begrudgery  , but   croquet  and   Wunderkind   were us too! So if some   yahoo   is   getting on your nerves  , don't box him in the   gob   – hit him with Irishisms   galore  , and you'll soon put the   kibosh   on his   shaninagans  . Y'  dig  ? 
  Written and illustrated by Colin Murphy and Donal O'Dea, the  craggy  old  blokes  behind the bestselling Feckin' Collection and Stuff Irish People Love.

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