#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with thi s essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology , U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America&;s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, thi s compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, librar y, business, and home. The 2021 edition of  The World Almanac &#1 60;reviews the biggest events of 2020 and will be your go-to source for question s on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a &;treasure trove of politi cal, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information&; by & amp;#160;The Wall Street Journal ,  The World Almanac and Book of Fac ts  will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly. Features inclu de: 2020 Election Results:  The World Almanac  p rovides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential votin g results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. 2020 Corona virus Pandemic: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about t he world&;s largest public health crisis in at least a century, providing in formation on what scientists know about the virus so far&;and what still nee ds to be learned&;along with an update on vaccine progress, statistical data and graphics, and useful practical measures for readers. World Almanac Ed itors' Picks: Memorable Summer Olympic Moments:  The World Almanac& ;#160; took a look back at past editions of the Olympic Summer Games to create a highlight reel of memorable moments to tide sports fans over until Tokyo in 20 21. 2020&;Top 10 News Topics:  The editors of  The Wo rld Almanac  list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2 020. 2020&;Year in Sports:  Hundreds of pages of trivia and sta tistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of th e sports world&;s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a preview of the Olympi c Games in Tokyo, and much more. 2020&;Year in Pictures:  Strik ing full-color images from around the world in 2020, covering news, entertainmen t, science, and sports. 2020&;Offbeat News Stories:   The Worl d Almanac  editors found some of the strangest news stories of the yea r. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule:  The World Almana c  lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2020, from new s and sports to pop culture. The World at a Glance:  This annual fe ature of  The World Almanac  provides a quick look at the su rprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Statistical Spotlight:  This annual feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data provide context to give readers a fresh perspective on important issues. Other New Highlights:  Newly avail able statistics on how the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread shutdowns have affec ted businesses, air quality, employment, education, families&; living situat ions and access to food, and much more.