"Useless"? Because the best things in life have no purpose. Welcome to The Practical Standard. We believe that the most fascinating corners of human history, science, and culture are often the ones that don't help you with your taxes or your job. We’ve spent thousands of hours curating 60,000 of the world’s most interesting, bizarre, and—yes—completely useless facts. Whether you're looking to liven up a dull party, win a bar bet, or just lose yourself in a sea of trivia, you’ve found the right home. Pull up a chair, grab a volume, and prepare to fill your brain with things you never needed to know, but will be delighted that you do.
"Sure, you can't use them to pay your taxes, ace a major exam, or impress your boss. But knowing that wombats poop in cubes or that a cloud weighs over a million pounds? That's the real stuff. Dive into 60,000 completely useless, wildly entertaining facts across six volumes."