New this month from the University of Nebraska Press is The Real Thing by Kurt Andersen. You may already know that Belgium is the most boring country on planet Earth, but do you know why? From cities to sitcoms, from scotch to soda, from English monarchs to French movies, The Real Thing is a compendium of the quintessential, providing definitive answers to some of the most compelling questions of our time. Author Kurt Andersen’s pithy pronouncements sparkle with wit, sophistication, and a healthy dose of skeptical good humor as he strips world culture of accumulated hype and accepted wisdom. The Real Thing is the real thing. This week Tuesday Trivia is going to show you a few facts, and you decide whether they are real or not.
 Think you’re up for it reader?

1.    Mosquito repellent does not repel the mosquitoes, it simply hides you.
2.    Bats turn right when exiting the cave.
3.    It is possible to lead a cow upstairs but not downstairs.
4.    Donkeys kill more people than plane crashes.
5.    Only three percent of Beatles autographs are actually real.
6.    Apples are better at waking you up in the morning.
7.    Each year a hundred people choke to death on ball point pens.
8.    Caffeine is not actually addictive.
9.    The keyboard was not invented until the 1980’s.
10.    Butterflies taste with their feet.

Well readers, how did you do? Be sure to check back tomorrow for the answers. In the meantime you can find The Real Thing by Kurt Andersen at the UNP website. Have a great day!