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Uncle John's Awesome 35th Anniversary Bathroom Reader: Facts, don't fail me now! (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual #35)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe 35th annual edition of Uncle John&’s compendium features entertaining, informative, and amusing real-life stories from around the world.This 35th anniversary edition of Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader is bursting with everything you could possibly want to read in the throne room, including short articles for a quick trip and lengthier page-turners for an extended visit. Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers&’ Institute have once again gathered the most entertaining and amusing stories from the realms of pop culture, history, science, and sports (not to mention accounts of even more dumb crooks!) for your reading pleasure. In addition, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud lists, amusing quotes, and odd factoids that will delight the most ardent of trivia fans.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Book of Love (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical SocietyA book by any other name would not be so sweet and fact-filled. The perfect gift for your significant other, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Book of Love will tell you everything you need to know about this mysterious emotion and its trappings. <P><P>Read about the history of chocolate, the origins of some lovely love songs, and history's greatest romances. Plus you'll learn what makes lipstick shimmer, how children define love, wacky ways to get married, and much more! It's not just the endorphins talking . . . . you'll heart this book!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Cat Lover's Companion (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteA compendium of funny feline facts and strange stories even more entertaining than a stuffed mouse on a stick! The relationship between cats and us lower animals cannot be summed up in mere words, but leave it to Uncle John to try anyway. Curl up with the Cat Lover&’s Companion, and you&’ll explore the unique, amusing, and mysterious side of the common housecat (Felis domesticus). Read about the origins of your favorite breeds, meet some kitty movie stars, and decipher those strange feline mannerisms. Then take a catnap. Then run wildly around your house for no apparent reason. Then read about a cat raised by a gorilla, a cat that uses the toilet (for its intended purpose), and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Dog Lover's Companion (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe only thing that's more eager to please you than your dog...is this Bathroom Reader about dogs! It's a very good book! Oh, yes it is! Good book! So cuddle up with your canine companion and lap up...Movie muttsDoggie heroesThe scoop on poopDecoding your dog's behaviorFamous folks and their faithful FidosHow to train your puppy to be a TV starBackstage hijinks at the Westminster Dog ShowThe world's largest, fastest, smartest, and oldest dogsThe stories of Marmaduke, Snoopy, Odie, and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Fake Facts: Really Unbelievable ... Because They're Not Real
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor more than two decades, Uncle John and the writers at the Bathroom Readers' Institute have been entertaining fans with thousands of true facts, carefully gathered and meticulously researched, all presented with Uncle John's signature wry sense of humor. This time they're doing the same thing . . . except that this stuff that isn't remotely true--they made it all up. (But we sure made it sound like it's real.) Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Fake Facts is 228 hilarious pages of unknown origins, obscure histories, weird products, strange diseases, odd fads, slang terms, and other fascinating information too good to be true . . . because it isn't.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Girls Only!: Mystery, History, Gossip And Secrets (For Kids Only)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWe locked the bad boys at the BRI in the water closet and let the smarter gender run things for a while. The result: For Girls Only!--our secret stash of stories just for girls of all ages. In what other book would you find fortune-telling tips through the ages, the recipe for Love Potion #9, and the origin of underwear? In no other book in the world! So unlock your inner goddess with . . .- The woman who invented the bulletproof vest- The Hungarian countess who killed for her beauty secret- Ten teen gals who became millionaires (and spent it wisely)- Guns and roses: the real-life story of Annie Oakley- The not-so-glamorous life of a fashion model- The princess diaries: horrific tales of intermarriage among the royal families- What movie stars wear during "nude" scenes and other cinema secretsAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition: Cool Facts, Gross Stuff, Quizzes, Jokes, Bloopers, And More (For Kids Only)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteNow is your chance to own the very first Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only with all new illustrations! When our younger readers demanded a Bathroom Reader of their own, Uncle John put together this brain-boggling easy-to-read collection of facts, fads, quotes, history, science, origins, pop culture, mythology, humor, and more! Plus it's full of wacky and fun illustrations and Uncle John's famous "running feet"-those fun and fascinating facts on the bottom of every page. Kids will read about . . .-Who was Dr. Seuss?-Baseball superstitions-The birth of The Simpsons-How carnival games are rigged-Dining on scorpions and tarantulas-Shocking truths about thunder and lightning-Disgusting bodily functions like ear wax and digestion (and why they're important)-Uncle John's all-time favorite elephant joke: Q: How do you get an elephant up an oak tree? A: Plant an acorn under him and wait 50 years! . . . And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger Awards (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteCelebrate the winners of this competition for Weirdest, Wildest, and Most Hilarious Trivia of the Year . . . Forget the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes—after two decades of producing interesting and mind-boggling stories—the folks at the Bathroom Readers&’ Institute have come up with their own collection of pop-culture awards! This unique volume provides a new way to recognize some of the world&’s greatest (and oddest) achievements. Where else could you find awards for the Most Versatile Condiment, Oldest Scam, and Rudest Gesture? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about . . . The Albino Squirrel Preservation SocietyThe history of dreadlocksTrendsetting (and ugly) shoes Professional eaters . . . and much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Horse Lover's Companion
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWhy the long face? This book really ponies up the fun! From Old West cowboy companions to magnificent Kentucky Derby winners, Uncle John trots out a beloved tome dedicated to our equine friends. Saddle up and read about the most hair-raising, hilarious, and heartfelt horse tales from around the world. You'll ride into the sunset with...The high-stepping Budweiser ClydesdalesThe secrets of Secretariat and other Triple Crown winnersHorse-tastic superlatives-the biggest, smallest, oldest, and fastestEquine myths exposed (such as, Seabiscuit wasn't really that famous)Pressing equine questions (Just how big is a hand, anyway?)The wild ponies of ChincoteagueWhat it takes to be a jockeyThe real horse whispererThe Texas prison rodeoStrange horsey lawsAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Nature Calls (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIt's a wild world out there, and the folks at the BRI want to explore it with you. From hornywinks to Dracula orchids, from alluvium to zymogen, Uncle John is embarking on a back-country safari to track down the wackiest, weirdest, silliest, and most amazing stories about the natural world. It's 448 wild pages of great outdoor facts, strange stories, incredible science, and fun quotes and quizzes. You'll feel the fresh mountain air energize you as you read about . . .An ape that fries burgers and a lizard that plays video gamesThe explosive history of America's deepest (and bluest) lakeThe search for the mysterious rhinoceros dolphinHow to distinguish a mushroom from a toadstoolCats vs. birds: the Feline-Avian WarA waterfall that turns toys to stoneThe history of dirt And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe trivia gurus behind the Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader series plumb the depths of history in this compendium of easily digestible diversions. Whether you&’re a history buff, or you just like reading great stories, you&’ll see the past in a whole new light after reading Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into History. Uncle John uncovers the truth behind some of history&’s most persistent myths and flushes out information you were never taught in school. Where else could you learn about the 10 most-forgotten people in history, mistakes that led to great discoveries, and how a certain fish had a hand (er, fin) in beating Napoleon? Read all about . . . The short history of underwearOdd deaths of famous figuresAbe Lincoln, fashion iconThe real Lady GodivaRoyal inbreeds and promiscuous popesThe true story of Braveheart And much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Music (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteAn entertaining trivia compendium flush with fun facts about all things music. From boogie-woogie to Beethoven, from Prince to Pavarotti, from the bards of Broadway to the rebels of rock &’n&’ roll—it&’s all here. Uncle John has created this harmonious collection of tuneful tales for music lovers everywhere. Uncle John has proven once again that he is in tune with our legion of loyal readers. This 516-page musical masterpiece dedicated to all things noteworthy ranges from silly one-hit wonders to culture-changing musical milestones. You&’ll get a glimpse into the future of music and go back to the days when prehistoric man first started communicating in song. So, plug in your amp, turn the dial up to eleven, and have a blast reading about: · The origins of nearly every genre and style of music—including rock, country, jazz, the blues, rhythm-and-blues, hip hop, punk, folk, polka, opera, Muzak, disco, and even marching bands · Musical legends, from &“outsiders&” like the Shaggs and the Carter family, to giants like the Beatles, Elvis, and Weird Al Yankovic · The stories of legendary music venues like the Grand Ole Opry, the Apollo, and the Fillmore · How a computer glitch led to Right Said Fred&’s 1991 hit &“I&’m Too Sexy&” · Why waltzing was considered as scandalous in its early days as rock was in its early days · The birth of the banjo, the electric guitar, karaoke, and the Stradivarius violin · How John Williams struck a universal chord with his score for Star Wars · Go underground to play the world&’s largest natural musical instrument · What happened at Woodstock and other weird concert mishaps And much, much more
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into California (Plunges Into)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteLook beneath the surface of the world's most interesting people--past and present--to uncover what makes them tick. Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little-known stories behind the famous, the near-famous, the infamous, and the should-have-been famous. You'll meet child prodigies, spies, traitors, celebrities (and sidekicks), gossips, hermits, humanitarians, and zealots. There are incredible stories here, and every one is true. Sit back and prepare to be amazed when you read about:America's first prima ballerinaThe man who invented tap dancingStephen Hawking and his ongoing quest for loveVidal Sassoon: hairdresser by day, freedom-fighter by nightSex therapist Dr. Ruth's early years as an Israeli soldierThe other Boleyn girl in Henry VIII's bedThe nerd who changed the worldSix degrees of Kevin Bacon And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Canada, Eh! (Plunges Into)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor 25 years, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader has been wildly popular in Canada, so we decided to dedicate an entire edition to our friends in the Great White North-even though much of the continental U.S. is north of Canada's southernmost point. That misconception-and a whole lot more-is revealed in this loving ode to a friendly nation with a colorful history and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Whether you're a true Canuck, or just always wanted to be one, Yukon count on us to deliver great bathroom reading! Read about...Stealing the Stanley Cup (literally)The origins of Tim Hortons and Kraft dinnersJellied moose nose and other Canadian delicaciesMove over Napa: the story of Canadian "ice wine"The government's secret official UFO divisionCanada's homegrown rock 'n' roll bandsAll about those dam beaversThe answer to Canada's most burning question: Does Santa Claus really have his own postal code?And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Canada: Illustrated Edition (Uncle John's Illustrated Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John and the folks at the Bathroom Readers' Institute love all things Canadian and figure that just because we weren't lucky enough to be born in the Great White North doesn't mean we can't devote an entire Bathroom Reader to the cause . . . and this time we're doing it in Technicolor!Uncle John's Plunges into Canada (Illustrated Edition) is full of cool trivia and fascinating facts about the greatest country in the world, but now it's jam-packed with photographs and illustrations too! So put away the hockey gear, grab a plate of Kraft dinner, and join us. Whether you're a true Canuck or just always wanted to be one, this book is for you!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives (Plunges Into)
by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical SocietyUncle John has always told you great stories about the people you should know-or the fascinating but little-known, details about the people you thought you knew, but until now we've never made them the focus of a book.<P><P> We've reviewed countless lives from every field of endeavor to find the most unusual, surprising, enlightening, and strange-but-true stories, so that we could introduce you to hundreds of people whose exploits and experiences will amaze you.Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little known stories behind the famous, near-famous, infamous, and shoulda-been famous. You'll meet child prodigies; spies, traitors, and turncoats; celebrities and sidekicks; humanitarians and zealots; great gossips and famous hermits. T
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into History Again (Plunges Into)
by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical SocietyBased on the success of the best-selling Plunges into History, Uncle John goes back in time to bring fans more compelling, confounding, and fascinating peeks into the world's past. International in scope, you'll read about historical events, people, and places worldwide. As always, the slant will be on revealing what they didn't teach you in history class--history unexpunged!Once again we're plunging into history's archives to bring you scintillating sagas of rogues and rascals, diplomacy and disaster, popes and peasants, nices and vices, defeats and victories, royalty and rabble, feuds and famine, battles and breakthroughs, crime and punishment, secrets and scandals, cultural milestones and historical millstones.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Michigan (Plunges Into)
by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical SocietyWhat do Yoopers and Trolls have in common? Not much to hear them tell it, but both types of Michigander appreciate great bathroom reading. And they're proud to call Michigan home! Celebrate the state that brought us Motown, Henry Ford, and the world's only floating post office. So no matter which peninsula you call home, get ready for a funny, unforgettable visit. Read about...Feather bowlingShipwrecked in ParadiseGo to Hell and back in Hell, MichiganMichigan's other famous Ford: a president named GeraldThe Red Flannel Festival, and other ways Michiganders brave the winterHow a 1966 Michigan State University game changed football foreverMichigan's role in the birth of rock 'n' rollTest your knowledge of the Great LakesDetroit's Whiskey RiverSmelt dipping 101And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Minnesota (Plunges Into)
by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society"My favorite sandwich is peanut butter, baloney, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise on toasted bread with catsup on the side." -Hubert H. Humphrey (former Senator from Minnesota) Humphrey's sandwich doesn't include any of the top 5 food gifts from Minnesota-wild rice, potato lefse, lutefisk, maple sugar and syrup, or bison jerky-but it provides a glimpse into Minnesotans' unique character. And favorite son Garrison Keilor isn't the only Minnesotan with a sense of humor; St. Urho Day, created as a joke by a couple of Minnesotan Finns, is today recognized in all 50 states. And whereas all states have official flowers and birds, Minnesota has a state beverage (milk) and muffin (blueberry). Sounds like a good place for breakfast.Its people are just one interesting facet of a state where travelers can find such fascinating curiosities as the SPAM Museum or the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices. And Uncle John cannot help but be enamored of a state with a town competing with cities in Illinois and New York to lay claim to the world's only two-story outhouse.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into New Jersey (Plunges Into)
by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical SocietyUncle John's Bathroom Reader is plunging into another superb state. This time around, it's New Jersey, the Garden State, long proud of its traditions, its history, and its accent. From Jersey tomatoes and blueberries, the Tigers of Princeton and the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers, the songs of the Boss and the Chairman of the Board, the Garden State has long provided a treasure trove of exceptional sons and daughters, legends and folklore, amazing facts and figures-not to mention a wealth of jokes. Whether going "down the shore," getting lost in the Pine Barrens, dining on great cuisine in Newark's Ironbound district, or driving down the Turnpike, traveling around New Jersey captures the imagination. Interesting and entertaining articles cover tons of little-known facts like:* Known as the "Pathway of the Revolution," New Jersey was the site of over 100 battles during the War for Independence.* Mud from a secret South Jersey riverbank rubs the sheen off of every new baseball used in the Major League.* A gas station in Englewood sports a plaque saying "It All Started Right Here." What started there? Frank Sinatra's career. The station sits on the site of the Rustic Cabin where he worked as a singing waiter.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into New York (Plunges Into)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteStart spreading the news. You're reading today. You're going to be a part of it--New York, New Yooooork! In this ode to the greatest place on Earth, Uncle John takes you through Ellis Island and down the Hudson to bring you the tome about New York that could only come from the Bathroom Readers' Institute. Find out why the Empire State is the Big Apple of the world's eye as you read about...ManhattanhengeThe Big Apple on $0 a dayHeroes and horses of the NYPDFran Lee: the Pooper Scooper LadyThe extraordinary evolution of the Bronx RiverIncredible finds...in the city's sewersHow New Jersey lost Staten IslandCharlie Dickens disses New YorkThe alien hunters of Pine BushBig Apple bird watchingUpstate utopiasAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Texas
by Bathroom Readers' Institute William Dylan PowellHow much do you know about the great state of Texas? Uncle John's Plunges into Texas is the who, what, why, when and where book about Texas. In the tradition of Uncle John's Bathroom Readers, we provide a compendium of interesting stories about the culture, people, places, history and folklore of Texas. Topics will include history, entertainment, politics, sports, geography, famous and infamous sons and daughters
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Presidency (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThree cheers for the red, white, and bloopers . . . A US treasury of gaffes, goofs, and weird White House trivia! If they advertised the job opening for President of the United States, the ad would be pretty short. The only basic requirements are to be a natural-born American citizen and at least thirty-five years old. Now you can learn about some of the successful applicants in this special &“Chief Executive&” edition of Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader! We&’ve dug up the most compelling and confounding dirt . . . er . . . statistics on these otherwise ordinary men who achieved great power. Which ones used it wisely? Which ones squandered it? And which ones would have rather been fishing? You&’ll get an up-close and personal look at each Oval Officer. From the birth of the country to modern-day yuks, Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Presidency is packed with more than 300 pages of amusing anecdotes, little-known history, fun quizzes, and more! Read about . . . * Ford&’s famous fall and other presidential gaffes * White House ghosts * Homer Simpson takes on the presidency * Ails of the chiefs * Was President Buchanan gay? * Chief Executive Culinary Delights * Mr. President at the bat * Prezzy lols (&“If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?&” —Abraham Lincoln) and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Universe (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteAn entertaining trivia compendium flush with fun facts about all things science.Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Universe is your anecdote to boring science textbooks. Uncle John and his loony lab partners will take you back to the Big Bang and forward to the distant future. You&’ll see the science in everything around (and inside) you, and learn the truth about the most egregious science myths (such as—you can&’t &“sweat like a pig&” because pigs don&’t sweat). How many amazing facts await your visual cortex in these 494 pages made up of atoms (print version) or bits and bytes (e-book)? As Carl Sagan would have said, &“Billions and Billions!&” So put on your thinking cap and check out: · Pluto denied · Kitchen chemistry · Football gets physics-al · Planet Earth&’s sudden hot flashes · Food&’s incredible journey . . .through you · The science of surfing, skating, and snowboarding · How they plugged the hole in the ozone layer · How &“defenseless&” animals stay alive · Sci-fi that&’s more fi than sci · Ancient astronomers · Know your clouds And much, much more
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Presents Flush Fiction: 88 Short-Short Stories You Can Read in a Single Sitting (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteQuick fiction for readers on the go! Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Presents Flush Fiction is a tantalizing collection of 88 short-short stories custom-picked for the Bathroom Reader aficionado. We scoured the nation for talented writers and asked them to send us their best quick reads. The result: mysteries, horror, sci-fi, adventure, plenty of laughs--and a few gasps--in these startling short stories. They're like little movies for your mind! Some titles to entice you:"Nothing""Mr. Agreeable""Dead Man's Float""The Unseeing Eye""Checking out a Geezer""My First Foreign Woman and the Sea""Rusty the Pirate (A Historical Feghoot)""The Loom of Doom Galls Mainly in the Tomb"What are these stories about? Check out Flush Fiction and you won't be disappointed!