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Packed with Fascinating Facts and Insights This is a very enjoyable book based on interesting psychological research. It reveals many fascinating things. People whose names became Den are more likely than average to become dentists and people whose names begin law are more likely than average to become lawyers. There are more murders than average in the week following a major boxing match. The book is more than a list of interesting trivia. It explains the research that was carried out and analyses the likely causes. A wonderful read.
Couldn't put it down! If you are one of those people who love collecting useless, and not so useless, information then this is for you. I've already quoted excerpts to lots of people and it has led to many fascinating discussions! It also gives a link to the quirkology website that lets you keep on reading and gives access to several video clips of quirkology items. If the name/profession link described in the book also works by association, then perhaps it explains why my dad became a computer programmer in the 60's -... more info
The wonderful world of Quirk... Wiseman certainly chose the right title for this book - it is quirktastic! As he takes us on a journey through the bizarre, surreal and fascinating world of everyday phenomena, Wiseman justifies his position as Britain's (only) professor for the Public Understanding of Psychology many times over. For the most part our writer effortlessly takes the mundane and presents a series of experiments which instantly reveal a wealth of curious insights into the more lighthearted side of the human condition. Of... more info
A quirky book filled with good pub ammo This book is very easy to read and hard to put down. It answers all those questions that we all have but are afraid to ask because they are not deemed to be "clever" enough. Buy this and then when the converstation is running dry just mention one of the numerous facts and quirks that you have learned. You will impress and enlighted those around you.
