The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018, Paperback

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The 150th Anniversary special edition of the best-selling reference book of all time The World Almanac(R) and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 150th anniversary edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future in order to be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a ``treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information`` by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac(R) and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs--from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: 150 Years of The World Almanac A special feature celebrating The World Almanac's historic run will include highlights from its distinguished past and some old-fashioned ``facts`` illustrating how its defining mission has changed with the times. Historical Anniversaries: The World Almanac's recurring feature expands to incorporate milestone events and cultural touchstones dating to the book's founding year, from the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson to the publication of Little Women. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Greatest Single-Season Performances: In light of Russell Westbrook's unprecedented 42 regular-season triple-doubles (and the second-ever season triple-double), The World Almanac takes a look back in sports history for athletes' best single-season runs. Statistical Spotlight: A popular new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on important issues. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing w