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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: And Bizarre Information (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFrom cannibals to conspiracy theories to the origin stories of candy, a compendium of thousands of fun facts to read behind closed doors! Our readers asked for it, and here it is: Uncle John&’s first collection of his greatest short facts and quick reading material. Open up to any page of Extraordinary Book of Facts and you might find a list of, say, obscure words (&“exocannibals&” eat enemies; &“indocannibals&” eat friends). Flip to another page and there&’s a whole bunch of facts about how long things take (a yak&’s gestation period: 258 days). On another page: kid facts (the average four-year-old laughs 400 times per day; grownups, about fifteen). Get smarter and laugh a lot more with this amazing collection that features thousands of great facts, plus word origins, myth-conceptions, conspiracy theories, and much, much more. Arranged for simple and speedy reference, this book is the perfect companion for trivia buffs and knowledge junkies everywhere!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: And Other Cringe-worthy Events (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor 25 years, there’s always been a home in Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader for those times in life you wish you could take back--“oops” moments, embarrassing accidents, spectacular failures. Because we never get tired of reading about unfortunate accidents (as long as they’re happening to someone else), here is a whole book of “the best of the worst,” the troubling and funny stories of things got terribly awry. Read all about:* The little math error that took down a spaceship.* A sexy stimulant that led to a man’s multiple amputations.* The politician who lost by one vote . . . because he was out campaigning and forgot to vote.* The couple that won millions in the lottery . . . and lost the ticket.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Bizarre Bites Of Incredible Information (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteBite-sized bits of information to give you the edge on trivia night—from crime and punishment to the rich and famous to ghosts, ghouls, oddballs, and more! Packed with more than 400 pages, Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader: Attack of the Factoids is a fact-a-palooza of obscure information. Like what, you ask? Here are just a few extraordinary examples:* Bats always turn left when they exit a cave.* In the 1960s, astronauts trained for moon voyages by walking on Hawaiian lava fields.* Lloyd&’s of London insured Bruce Springsteen&’s voice for 3.5 million English pounds.* Physician Amynthas of Alexandria, Greece, performed the first known nose job in the Third Century B.C.* Military toilet paper is printed in a camouflage design, since white could attract enemy fire.* Elvis Presley always wore a helmet when watching football on TV.* King Henry VIII&’s ladies at court had a ration of one gallon of beer per day.* It takes the energy from fifty leaves on an apple tree to produce one ripe fruit.* The only country to host the Summer Olympics but not win a single gold medal was Canada, in 1976. And that&’s just the beginning! So what are you waiting for? Attack!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Germophobia (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor more than 25 years, there’s always been a home in Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader for those stories about doctor visits or routine surgeries gone horribly wrong--the wrong limb getting amputated, the wrong person getting a transplant, the nurse who didn’t notice her patient had died…for three days. Because we never get tired of reading about big boo-boos (as long as they’re happening to someone else), here is a whole book of the troubling and funny stories of when good health care goes bad. Read all about:* The woman who needed her gall bladder out…so she removed it herself* The man who waited in an emergency room…for three weeks* The heart surgeon who got caught drawing his signature on his work* And many more stories of dreadful doctors, hospital horrors, and bad medicine.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: History's Lists (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteLots and lots of lists of quick and quirky historical facts, from the Stone Age to the Internet Age! Leave it to Uncle John to find a new way to make history fun and exciting! This quirky collection of lists is the latest volume in the Bathroom Reader&’s bestselling history series. Over 500 fact-packed pages will breathe life into history&’s most famous (and most unusual) stories. History buffs, trivia hounds, and readers looking for an educational snack will love learning about some of history&’s greatest—and strangest—events. In one great book, you&’ll find: * Two famous pioneering trails * Three one-armed men who lent a hand * Four famous folks who literally died laughing * Five horrifying medieval punishments * Six photographic firsts * Seven hotel rooms where history was made * Eight disgusting secret ingredients * Nine famous trains * Ten places you can&’t go * Eleven disasters that changed the world * Twelve fast food firsts, and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Updated & Expanded Edition (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUpdated & expanded—this entry in the bestselling bathroom reader series is full of hockey trivia on the sport&’s colorful history, legendary players, and more. The Bathroom Readers&’ Institute has added seventy all-new pages to this collection of tales and trivia about the Greatest Game on Ice. You&’ll find loads of new articles, plus updated facts throughout. So tighten your laces and grab your stick—it&’s Hockey Time! Read about . . . · Octopuses, rubber rats, and other animal ice-capades · What&’s up with those hockey haircuts? · The science behind the slap shot · Why are hockey goalies so weird? · And of course—how did Gretzky get so good? Get ready for some end-to-end action!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Wonderful World of Odd (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe best of the weirdest news, facts, and fun from all over the world! Where else could you learn about a woman who broke her legs flying a pig, a student who got credit for dressing like a lobster, and a man who patented a method for determining the sex of a spinach plant? Uncle John rules the world of bizarre information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about . . . ·The world&’s longest ear hair ·A girl raised by dogs ·Celebrity death conspiracies ·Goblins, the horny horse man, Yowie, and other strange creatures . . . and much more!
Uncle John's Beer-Topia: A Heady Brew of Beer Miscellany
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor more than 25 years, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader has helped readers amazing things they didn’t know (and amazing things you didn’t know you didn’t know). Now, Uncle John’s tackles one of the world’s best loved and — fastest growing interests — beer. Pull up a stool and chug a pint of Beer-Topia, a rich, deep-bodied keg of beer knowledge, beer trivia, beer history, and beer fun. In recent years, beer has evolved from the swill your uncle drank at the bowling alley to the explosively-popular “microbrew” culture. There’s a lot to explore about the beer phenomenon, and Beer-Topia will plumb the depths. What’s on tap: • The histories and origins of all the different styles of beers • Interesting (and weird) beer flavors • The science of beer, and how it’s made • Crazy beer-related news stories • Beer terminology • Funny microbrew names • And lots, lots more!
Uncle John's Book of Fun Bathroom Reader for Kids Only! (For Kids Only)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWhat do kids love? Dumb jokes. (So does Uncle John!) That's why we're following up our series of Bathroom Readers For Kids Only with this dazzling collection of jokes: gross jokes, monster-jokes, and knock-knock jokes, to mention just a few, plus tricky riddles, classic games, amazing anecdotes, and much more. Here's a painful preview (and don't say we didn't warn you):·What do you get if you cross a yeti with a kangaroo? A fur coat with big pockets.·Knock-Knock. Who's there? Ida. Ida who? Ida called first but the phone's not working.·What goes Ho, ho, ho! Plop? Santa Claus, laughing his head off.·What happened when the ghost disappeared in the fog? He was mist.·Knock-Knock. Who's there? Saul. Saul who? Saul there is, there ain't no more.
Uncle John's Canoramic Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe twenty-seventh Bathroom Reader in the beloved, bizarre trivia series with more than fifteen million copies in print! At a whopping 544 pages, Uncle John&’s Canoramic Bathroom Reader is overflowing with everything that Bathroom Readers&’ Institute fans have come to expect from this bestselling trivia series: fascinating history, silly science, obscure origins . . . plus fads, blunders, wordplay, quotes, and a few surprises (such as some of the &“creative&” methods people have used to pay off their alimony). And yes, Uncle John&’s latest masterpiece is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your can! So hang on tight as you read about . . . • Hairy superstitions • Animals who act like people • The Mother of the Father of our Country • Really BIG Things • Eugene Vidocq—the world&’s first private eye • Bill Gates and his &“Toilet Challenge&” • Unclassified: The story of the Freedom of Information Act • How to behave like a gentleman . . . 16th century style • Great Gushers: The world&’s most incredible oil strikes • Who&’s the Suzette in Crepe Suzette? • Happy Sewerage Day! And much, much more!
Uncle John's Certified Organic Bathroom Reader
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteOnly Uncle John could make the Green Movement this much fun! This timely edition takes an even-handed look at the trials and tribulations (and downright goofiness) of environmentalism. You'll learn how landfills operate, where plastic goes to die, how to understand food labels, how to save some green around the house, and the lowdown on all the alternative forms of energy currently being bandied about (even beer power). And we cover the really important stuff, such as: Who has the bigger carbon footprint--Fred Flintstone or George Jetson? And lots more, including . . .Lady Bird Johnson's quest for a prettier nationWhatever happened to the electric car?Paper vs. plastic: A fight to the deathNot-so-green Hollywood moviesThe true meaning of "organic"Ancient environmentalistsLiving on an Amish farmNOISE POLLUTION!Animals that recycleThe power of poo And much, much more!
Uncle John's Creature Feature Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! (For Kids Only)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteOnce upon a time, Uncle John set his ghouls on a task to create three new For Kids Only! books: Strange & Scary, Wild & Woolly, and Under the Slimy Sea. But then a giant green creature oozed out of the muck and gobbled them all up! And what did that horrible thing spit out? This book--Creature Feature! It's bubbling over with more than 400 pages of blood-curdling facts, gut-wrenching activities, cringe-inducing jokes, and head-spinning true stories--all made even more icky by all the freaky photographs and illustrations. Whether it walks, limps, gallops, flies, crawls, swims, or just sits there and makes fart noises--chances are you'll encounter it in Creature Feature. So have a spooky good time checking out . . .- The World's Smelliest Sneaker- Dog-sized horses and horse-sized dogs- The great ball of snot- An armadillo invasion and a turtle traffic jam- Zombies, Bigfoot, and "the mothman"- How to make your own mummy- Why polar bears don't eat penguins- Vengeful ghosts and haunted castles- And much more!Don't say we didn't warn you.
Uncle John's Did You Know?: Bathroom Reader For Kids Only (For Kids Only)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteDid you know that Did You Know? is full of bite-sized tidbits of absorbing information just for kids? You do now! It's also loaded with tons of funny illustrations. <P><P>And in true Uncle John style, there are lots of surprises to be discovered in these 252 pages! To make it easier for kids to navigate, the book is divided into fun categories covering a wide range of topics--from Antarctica to zebras to nearly everything in between. Here are a few of the facts sure to amaze kids both big and little:- Listening to music is good for digestion.- The word cash originally referred to a money box.- By 2040, robots may become as intelligent as people.- Grasshoppers hear with the fronts of their knees.- Reebok shoes are named after a type of African gazelle.- 11,111,111 X 11,111,111 = 123,456,787,654,321.- In almost every language on Earth, the word for mother begins with the letter "m."- The word hiccup appears once in the works of William Shakespeare.- Scientists have revived bacteria that were dormant for 250 million years.- If you're floating in space and you fart, it will generate enough force to propel you forward.And hundreds more facts just like
Uncle John's Electrifying Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition (For Kids Only #2)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteCollect your very own copy of this Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only with all-new illustrations! The shocking truth is that Uncle John's For Kids Only! books are nearly as popular as the big editions-and Electrifying is so awesome it'll make kids' hair stand on end. Illustrated and easy to read, this book is full of fascinating articles, fun games, forgotten history, silly science, myths and legends, jokes, weird sports, and more. And at the bottom of each page-288 in all-are Uncle John's famous "running feet" facts, like this one: Bald eagle nests can weigh up to two tons-more than a compact car. What else is in here? Lots of great short stories! For example:-The mysterious goings-on in the Bermuda Triangle-How not to get struck by lightning-The history of the @ sign-Test your phobia IQ-Real-life X-men-Royal slobs-Decoding Harry Potter-Flying octopi at pro hockey games-Newspaper kids from a century ago who went on strike...and won...And much, much more!Testimonials: "The Bathroom Readers are the most interesting and coolest things around..." Jennifer S."I'm not big into reading long and boring books. Ever since I have discovered your book, I cannot put it down! It's perfect for people like me!" Raelyn H., age
Uncle John's Electrifying Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteKids will love Uncle John's Electrifying Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! with its over 288 pages of wacky and fun content. Now, as a follow-up to our first book for kids, we present volume two for our youngest fans. Illustrated and easy to read, the book includes fascinating facts, toys and games, celebrity quotes, forgotten history, silly science, myths and legends, humor, sports, and more.Organized by topics as well as by length (short 1 page; medium 2 pages; and long 3-5 pages), the book also includes astounding fast factoids on the bottom of every page. Open it to any page and read about:Gross stuffGoofy grownupsWorld class losersMonsters and dragons-the real storyTongue twisters, brain teasers, and quizzesThe history of video gamesDumb moments in TV historyAmazing animalsTestimonials:"The Bathroom Readers are the most interesting and coolest things around...." Jennifer S."I'm not big into reading long and boring books. Ever since I have discovered your book, I cannot put it down! It's perfect for people like me!" Raelyn H., age 14
Uncle John's Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe BRI's 22nd all-new edition-Uncle John's Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader-is like reading several books all rolled into one: a history book, a weird news anthology, a science text, a dictionary, a how-to manual, a sports magazine, a joke book...and the list goes on and on. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers' Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you learn about the lost cloud people of Peru, the world's first detective, and the history of surfing? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about...Soda pop flopsSpider farmsEngland's Secret UFO FilesReal hillbilly recipesWebster's least-wanted wordsSuper-trainsAnd much more!
Uncle John's FACTASTIC Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual #28)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe twenty-eighth edition in the bestselling bathroom-reading series is jam-packed with 512 pages of absorbing trivia material. Uncle John gets a Factastic facelift for the twenty-eighth all-new edition of this beloved book series. All of Uncle John&’s Bathroom Reader favorites are packed into these 512 glorious pages—from little-known history to the origins of everyday things—plus odd news, weird fads, quirky quotes, mind-bending science, head-scratching blunders, and all sorts of random oddities. Oh yeah, and thousands of incredible facts! Feel smarter (and a bit more dignified) as you settle into: • Weird Body Parts of the Rich and Famous • The Wild Man of Borneo • Cryptic Movie Titles Explained • &“Pathological Generosity&” and Other Real Medical Conditions • How to Perform CPR on Your Dog • When Postal Workers Go Rogue • Start Your Own Country! • Animals Under the Influence • Welcome to No Mans Land • The Mad Potter of Biloxi • Saved From the Trash: The &“Lost Leonardo&” • The Ten Longest Wars in History • Stomach-churning Food-Safety Mistakes • You Swallowed What? • Incredible Stories of Survival • The Case of the Stolen Bridge and Other Weird Crime Reports • And much, much more
Uncle John's Facts to Annoy Your Teacher Bathroom Reader for Kids Only! (For Kids Only)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWe admit it: Uncle John wasn't a great student. He'd rather draw plungers or make fart noises than read boring school books. So we made this book with little Uncle John in mind. It's full of fun facts and funny illustrations--all designed to make your teacher squirm. It's got the weird. It's got the wacky. And it definitely has the gross. So hide this book from the grownups as you check out . . .- Icky eats: fried spiders and candy-coated larvae- Hunting for real hidden treasures- The history of doughnuts- How to make armpit farts- Goofball students who grew up to be president- Wrong facts your teacher thinks are truePlus dumb crooks, amazing kids, animal oddities, and a whole lot more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Attack of the Foodies (Facts to Go #12)
by Bathroom Readers' InstitutePizza, chocolate, potatoes, grubs, coffee, croissants...grubs? Yes, grubs! In Attack of the Foodies, no food or beverage is safe from the culinary clutches of Uncle John. From around the world to your dinner table, this tasty e-book heaps a hefty helping of the BRI's all-time most filling food and drink articles, along with a few brand new creations we've been concocting in our kitchen. (Think of this e-book as sort of a "prequel" to our Bathroom Lore e-book. Get it?) So lick your chops, put on your bib, let out a big burp to create same space, and sink your fork into...-Diner lingo-Cheesy poetry-Kitchen science in the 21st century-Terrible foods invented on TV-The Americanization of the Italian pizza pie-Between the bleeps: the wisdom of Chef Gordon Ramsay-When good food turns bad: foods that have tried to kill us-Buffalo Sweat, Smoker's Cough, and other gross (but real) cocktails-And speaking of gross, a do-it-yourself recipe for Jell-O (it isn't pretty)And much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Bathroom Lore (Facts to Go #11)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteSome of the best bathroom reading we've ever squeezed out has been about the bathroom itself. And in this e-book, the hallowed throne gets its moment in the spotlight! Starting from prehistoric times, you'll learn the vital role that pee and poo have played in the course of human events. You'll also visit Uncle John's "Stall of Shame" and look at some of the cool (and bizarre) gadgets so you can spruce up your own throne room! Plus you'll get a hefty helping of bathroom quotes, graffiti, tips, and jokes! So flush away your troubles as you read about...-That '70s Bathroom-How to "go" abroad, on the Moon, and in ancient Rome-World leaders who perfected the fine art of "toilet diplomacy"-Mahatma Gandhi-saving the world, one bathroom at a time-Bathroom games (for when you don't feel like reading)-11 movies that Tom Hanks peed in-Lucky Finds-the privy edition-One story-20 bathroom puns. Can Uncle John do it? Pick up a copy of Bathroom Lore to find out!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Call of the Wild (Facts to Go #14)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteLions and tigers and bears, oh my! And plenty of other wild beasts (including wildebeests)! Whether you find it under a rock, in the sea, or up in the sky, if it has fangs, venom, horns, or an electric tail that really stings, you'll be much safer reading about it from the confines of this entertaining e-book. So let Uncle John be your safari guide as you sink your canines into...*Australia's deadliest...roos*What happens when a ten-ton whale leaps onto a 40-foot sailboat*Uncle John's Stall of Fame: Wild Edition*The gruesome fish that eats other fish...from the inside out*Behind the scenes: real animals that inspired books, music, and movies*The war between invasive and native species*How fire ants saved the life of a fallen skydiver*Which animal sayings are all wrong...and why*How fire ants saved the life of a fallen skydiver ...And much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Fads & Flops (Facts to Go #8)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John takes the nation by storm in this hip new e-book of Bathroom Reader classics and some brand-new articles! Fads & Flops is overflowing with stories of unlikely successes and colossal failures. So whether you were weaned on bell bottoms, parachute pants, baggy pants, or skinny jeans, you'll find the one thing that never goes out of style: great bathroom reading! Read about...-The world's stupidest business decisions-Playing real-life Pac-Man on the streets of New York City-From flop to fad: The Rocky Horror Picture Show-The ups and downs of the trampoline-Le Car and other le-mons-Turtles, Transformers, and Power Rangers-Shaky Etch-A-Sketch moments-What the backward messages in rock songs really mean-Dot BombsAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Life is Strange (Facts to Go #6)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteUncle John donned his snorkel, dove head-first into the bottomless Bathroom Reader archives, and emerged with this one-of-a-kind e-book: Life Is Strange. Readers will be both delighted and dumbfounded as they scroll through the most peculiar articles that have ever graced our pages. And just make it even weirder, we've added several all-new tidbits to this strangest of brews. So we welcome you into a world of weird featuring...-The harrowing tale of piggybacking planes-The odd cult of The Big Lebowski-The Romance of Proctology and other strange-but-true book titles-The world's kookiest conspiracy theories (Example: "Smurfs are Commies.")-Christopher Walken speaks: weird events occur-The strangest TV shows ever made-How to cook a shrunken head-The Ethel Merman Disco Album, by Ethel Merman, who hated discoAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Modern Mythology (Facts to Go #7)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe ancient Greeks had Zeus; today we have the Burger King...king. In Modern Mythology, you'll meet the world's most fascinating heroes, villains, and corporate spokesthingies. Featuring Bathroom Reader classics plus a few new treasures, you'll discover truths and untruths, and learn the real stories behind some of today's tallest tales. So sit back and let Uncle John take you on an epic journey of modern make-believe! Immerse yourself in...-Gnomes in the gnews-The Whopperknocker, Whirling Whumpus, and other cousins of Sasquatch-Ronald McDonald's relentless rise to the top-On tour with Paul Bunyan-5 Movies that mythed the point-Who was Kilroy, and why was he here?-Common misconceptions that refuse to go away-Urban Legends that turned out to be true-The secret of the Loch Ness Monster finally explained...and much, much more!
Uncle John's Facts to Go Mouthing Off (Facts to Go #10)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteIn the 26-year history of the Bathroom Readers' Institute, we have collected tens of thousands of the world's most memorable quotations. In this e-book, you'll find the very best of them (along with some newly-discovered utterances). From the profound to the sublime, from the witty to the stupid, after reading Mouthing Off, you'll never be at a loss for words again! Some highlights:-Surprisingly wise celebrities, cocky rock stars, and dumb jocks-When commentators misspeak, and other foot-in-mouth moments-What Mark Twain didn't say-Hollywood's all-time weirdest acceptance speeches-Talk show guests deemed too mouthy for TV-Wacky 911 calls and court transcripts-Ancient quotes that still resonate today-Modern pearls of wisdom, including actor (and racing enthusiast) Paul Newman's observation: "It is useless to put on your brakes when you're upside down."And much, much more!