If you've forgotten the capital city of Chile; the basics of osmosis; how to solve a quadratic equation; the names of the Bennet sisters in "Pride and Prejudice"; who wrote the famous poem about daffodils; the use of a conjunction or the number of continents in the world, "I Used to Know That" will provide all the answers. A light-hearted and informative reminder of all the things that we learnt in school but have since become relegated to the backs of our minds, "I Used to Know That" features hundreds of important snippets of wisdom, facts, theories, equations, phrases, rules and sayings.It is a practical guide to turn to when an answer is eluding you, when helping a child with homework or preparing them for the new school year, or maybe just to brush up on trivia for the pub quiz. "I Used to Know That" covers English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and General Studies, so never again will you find yourself stumped!
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A fun and witty collection of snippets of information we 'used to know' from school. -- Essentials, July 2008
"This is a fascinating book... it will no doubt be a great source of entertainment around many a dinner table during the festive season" -- She, December 08
"a droll personal audit of how much - or how little - of school learning lingers on into later life... it is not only fun to dip into, it is a mine of useful information... It's all there, easily found, clearly laid out." -- The Oldie, Autumn 2008
"a jolly useful old school primer dressed up in postmodern clothes ... Everyone will want to dip into this" -- Tribune, 6 June 08
In the same series as the hugely popular I Before E (Except After C), this is an absorbing volume of familiar facts and figures you may well have forgotten... If the answers are just out of reach, but you know them really, this is the book for you. -- Sainsburys Magazine, Sept 08
it is a fascinating read and you might even learn a few things you missed out on first time around. -- Townswoman Magazine, Summer 08
"This is a fascinating book... it will no doubt be a great source of entertainment around many a dinner table during the festive season" -- She, December 08
"a droll personal audit of how much - or how little - of school learning lingers on into later life... it is not only fun to dip into, it is a mine of useful information... It's all there, easily found, clearly laid out." -- The Oldie, Autumn 2008
"a jolly useful old school primer dressed up in postmodern clothes ... Everyone will want to dip into this" -- Tribune, 6 June 08
In the same series as the hugely popular I Before E (Except After C), this is an absorbing volume of familiar facts and figures you may well have forgotten... If the answers are just out of reach, but you know them really, this is the book for you. -- Sainsburys Magazine, Sept 08
it is a fascinating read and you might even learn a few things you missed out on first time around. -- Townswoman Magazine, Summer 08
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"a droll personal audit of how much - or how little - of school learning lingers on into later life... it is not only fun to dip into, it is a mine of useful information... It's all there, easily found, clearly laid out."
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88 of 90 people found the following review helpful
By Meerkat
Format:Hardcover
I loved this; it's easily digestible, with some nice touches of humour. But as well as reminding you that you used to have a memory, it fills in the gaps when you were looking out of the window as the teacher explained simultaneous equations, or The American War of Independence. What's so great about this book is that it doesn't talk down to you - it assumes that everyone forgets things now and again. But perhaps it has an interesting role for the younger reader, too. What did you do at school, mummy? This...
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By Dotty May
Format:Hardcover
Apparently, like loads of other people, I go around thinking that I still know everything that I learnt at school, when in fact, I bet I can't remember half of it, and it wasn't even that long ago! When someone actually asked me to tell them what photosynthesis was I found that I no longer knew anything more than 'it's how plants live and something to do with carbon dioxide and green stuff in leaves'! And more disturbingly all my basic maths skills have also got lost somewhere in the depths of time. This book is a godsend to anyone who wants to be reminded of all these skills so that you no longer feel like a dunce at the pub quiz or just generally really, and it also has loads of things that I was never even taught at school which are of genuine interest. It looks so nice on your shelf too that its a good one to buy for awkward relatives and friends - as long as they won't be insulted!!
68 of 71 people found the following review helpful
By Mark R.
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my Dad, trying to look clever whilst reminding him he is old. When he started asking me if "I knew this or that" I realized how much I had forgotten from school, and I made a complete fool of myself.
I asked my father to lend me the book now! I needed a quick read through, but he wouldn't let me have it!!
Great fun.
Mark
I asked my father to lend me the book now! I needed a quick read through, but he wouldn't let me have it!!
Great fun.
Mark
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ENJOYABLE
I enjoyed this book very much as it took me back to my formative years and reminded me of school and all the people I knew then but haven't seen for years . Read more
Published 3 months ago by JERRYFUL
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I used to know that
This is a very good book for kids and adults, it made a great Christmas pressie. Its packed full with stuff you learnt at School, but forgot about, so throughout the book you just... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dawn
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Brought back memories
I purchased this book largely because of its interesting title and was not disappointed. It certainly brought back memories of what I ought to have remembered..... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jack F.
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Fascinating!
There are a few of this type of book in the 'series'. Really interesting to flick through and reminisce. Makes me wish I'd been more interested when I was at school!
Published 4 months ago by Caleyman
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Mind Blowing
Bought as a stocking filler for my 34 year old son, he laughed and also still couldn't do some things that they tried to teach him in school and he loved to reminice
Published 4 months ago by Globe Trotter
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Fun reading
Fun, enjoyable reading. Educational for The older generation. Good package, arrived on time... Quirky little gifts for all the family...
Published 4 months ago by Claire
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yet another interesting book
...read it to catch up
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Published 4 months ago by R. J. Hobby
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I Used to Know That
I love this book and did not realise how much I had forgotten from my schooldays. It has brought back many memories and I am learning all over again.
Published 5 months ago by Linda Martin
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Brought back memories
This brought back memories of Sister Paul Mary trying to get basic grammar into eleven year olds heads.It's so much easier to understand 55 years later!
Published 6 months ago by Lady D. Crowther
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Stuff I nearly remembered
Brilliant. Perfect as a small reference book and ideal for answering grandchildren's questions, with not too much detail. As far as I have checked, the information is accurate. Read more
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