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A Hologram for the King Trivia

Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge

Eggers tells one story about the glass used to build Freedom Tower. Here's a real life glass snafu that cost the developers a pretty good chunk o' change. (Source)

Eggers set up a tutoring project to help kids improve their literacy skills—but he had to sell pirate-themed goods in the same space to meet zoning requirements. (Source)

It's not exactly a "fun fact," but it's worth noting that Eggers had a heartbreaking start to his adult life. (Source)