60 Million Gingernuts
Author | : Peter Janssen |
Publisher | : Hodder Moa |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2012-07-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781869712884 |
ISBN-13 | : 1869712889 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Did you know there are 60 million gingernuts produced in New Zealand every year? Or that the biggest hangi included 150 cattle, 480 pigs, 180 sheep, 7200 litres of milk and 9000 eggs? Did you know that a female giant weta is the heaviest insect in the world? Or that 1982 is our record year for divorces (12,395)? No? Then you need 60 Million Gingernuts. This fascinating book gathers together this country?s most amazing, inspiring and bizarre records. With chapters on nature, history, manmade wonders, popular culture, sport, eating & drinking, and much more, this extensive book will captivate both young and old.