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DescriptionWittgenstein said that if people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever happen. In this compelling A-Z of modern ignorance, Stephen Bayley gathers silly, curious and sometimes shocking facts on everything that makes our world tick. Why does Judeo-Christianity love mountains? Why was fear of drinking from skulls the original reason for cremation? And where does the word Fuck come from (hint: think berets)? You'll be surprised how much you never knew! Reviews'Wonderful.' The Times Author descriptionStephen Bayley is an Observer columnist, polymath and opinion guru whose views are frequently sought in the TV, radio and printed media. |