Presents surprising facts about the world, including the size of the largest giant squid, how far a person walks in a lifetime, and what is the hottest chili pepper.

Answers questions with facts covering a variety of subjects, from science and vehicles to the human body and history.

Presents facts, brief stories, photos, and illustrations showing that fact can be as weird as fiction.

Presents facts and records from all around the world on such topics as jungle animals, extreme sports, worldwide education, natural disasters, ancient civilizations, and the five senses.

"A million hundred WeiRd facts about science and the universe!" -- front cover.

Presents number-related facts, including the estimated age of the universe, the average speed of a woodpecker's pecks, the amount of protein in a grasshopper, the number of red blood cells in a human body, and the melting point of gold.

Presents world records related to man-made items, including the world's largest LEGO house, the tallest rideable bicycle, and the largest high-heeled shoe.

Explores thirteen inventions and six mysteries, as well as what the future might hold.