Mind-effing factoids—from anatomy awareness to CIA cats—and quirky commentary that give the traditional trivia book a fun reboot.

Which came first, Brad Pitt or lasers? Who, what, or where is “shrapnel” named after? And can you really use cheese to tell the future? These questions and many more are answered in Good Job, Brain!, a collection of freaky facts, perplexing puzzles, and quirky quizzes based on the award-winning podcast of the same name.

So step up, silly scholars seeking stupendous stimuli, for some . . .

• Crazy-but-true stories
• Hilarious quizzes
• Rebus puzzles
• Challenging crosswords
• Strategies and tips to win at pub quiz