Octopus Publishing Group 2020: Twenty Years of Amazing Things That Have Changed Our World

Can you recall the year that the Dracula fish was discovered? Do you know the height and location of the worlds tallest building? Remember the company that discovered a way to convert water and CO2 into fuel? This unique trivia compendium presents an illustrated snapshot of the world twenty years after the new millennium. Taking stock of the most impressive achievements, terrific disasters and marvellous innovations that have changed our world, 2020 brings together top twenties of fascinating facts and figures on subjects ranging from life-saving technological advancements to freak weather phenomena, outstanding sporting achievements to unexpected political shake-ups. Whatever your interests, youll be amazed, amused, surprised and enlightened by this testament to the catastrophic lows and unbelievable highs of human endeavour. Autorid: Sam Berry