Not a trivia book but a book of useful information in the “i before e except after c” nature. Wisdom passed down. “If there’s dew on the spider webs in the grass in the morning, it won’t rain.” “You can mail 5 sheets of paper with one fist class stamp.” “Human blood volume is equal to about a case of beer” “Do not invite a habitual raconteur to a party if the space is less than 600 square feet, not counting the piano.