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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Weird Inventions

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

The writers behind Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader present this totally true treasury of amazing gizmos--devilish devices you never knew existed, created by people who thought the world absolutely needed what...


The Book of Nice

by Josh Chetwynd

Nice is the secret ingredient to a better life. It makes us happy. It may even be what makes us civilized-when we say thank you, shake hands, send flowers, we're doing the nice things that bring people together....


Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Zipper Accidents: And Other Cringe-Worthy Events

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

For 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...


Discovering Words in the Kitchen

by Julian Walker

Throughout history, the English language has reflected social changes, trade routes, and waves of fashion. This book examines the histories of the names of foods, ingredients, utensils, drinks, cooking methods,...


Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends: The Strange Stories Behind Tall Tales

by Albert Jack

Have you heard the one about...

• Walt Disney's frozen body?

• Coca-Cola owning Santa Claus?

• Alligators living in New York City sewers?

We all love a good story. But where do the urban legends, conspiracy...


The Book of Weird Sex

by Chris Gordon

Everything you ever wanted to know about sexual oddities from around the world – and through history – can be found in this witty and engaging volume.

Read about the antics of the Egyptian Pharoah who was a...


Movie Mistakes: Take 3

by Jon Sandys

Ever noticed a digital watch in a historical film? Or seen a camera crew in a mirror?

There's nothing we like more than finding a continuity error, a historical inaccuracy or a technical blunder. This third...


The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Trivia

by Smithsonian Institution & Amy Pastan

Which president holds the record for the most vetoes? Which president had the largest shoe size? Who was the only president to serve in both World War I and World War II? Who was the tallest president? These...


Why Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone?: And 176 Other Fascinating Irish Trivia Questions

by Ryan Hackney & Amy Hackney Blackwell

Fáilte!

Brew yourself a cuppa and settle in to discover...Why Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone? It's the closest you can feel to the Emerald Isle without boarding a plane! You'll tickle your noggin with spirited...


The Terrible Meanings of Names: Or Why You Shouldn't Poke Your Giselle with a Barry

by Justin Cord Hayes

The bizarre meanings behind everyday names!

Did you know that Jacobs tend to cheat in school, Marys have nasty attitudes, and Catherines like to cause pain? If our names are meant to represent our character,...


Don't Shoot the Albatross!: Nautical Myths and Superstitions

by Jonathan Eyers

Sailors are a notoriously superstitious lot - even if some won’t admit

it. Years of taking to the water, at the mercy of uncontrollable (and

sometimes deadly) forces, have led even the wisest to seek ways of

influencing...


Because I Said So!: The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales, and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids

by Ken Jennings

Don’t cross your eyes or they’ll stay like that!

Feed a cold, starve a fever!

Don’t touch your Halloween candy until we get it checked out!

Never run with scissors

Don’t look in the microwave while it’s...


Glad You Asked: Intriguing Names, Facts, and Ideas for the Curious-Minded

by Encyclopaedia Britannica & Michael Feldman

Encapsulating in brief explanations the most important people, places, things, events and ideas in the history of mankind, this educational resource features hundreds of items, many accompanied with photographs...


Christmas Trivia: Celebrating the magic of the holidays

by Adams Media

Ready to get into the holiday spirit? The Everything® Family Christmas Series is the perfect Christmas gift to share with your family and friends!

Inside you'll read about how the celebration of Christmas has...


The United States of Awesome: Fun, Fascinating, and Downright Bizarre Trivia from Sea to Shining F**kin' Sea

by Josh Miller

AMAZING TRUE FACTS

From the Mayflower landing on Plymouth Rock to Apollo 11’ s touchdown on the moon, America has been nothing but the effing coolest country ever. This book is packed with fun facts, curious...


The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

Find out what millions of trivia lovers already know: Uncle John is your #1 source when it comes to throne-room reading entertainment. This book celebrates the very best articles from the BRI’s first ten years--plus...


Uncle John's Fully Loaded 25th Anniversary Bathroom Reader

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

"Fully Loaded" is putting it mildly. This behemoth of a book is overflowing with the incredible stories, surprising facts, weird news, little-known origins, forgotten history, fun wordplay, and everything else...


Jeopardy! and Philosophy: What is Knowledge in the Form of a Question?

by Shaun P. Young

Since its debut in 1964, Jeopardy! has been one of America’s favorite and longest-running daytime quiz shows. It turns the question-answer format of traditional quiz shows on its head and requires contestants...


Uncle John's Giant 10th Anniversary Bathroom Reader

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

Our first all-new edition to top 500 pages, this was the Bathroom Reader that made the publishing world stand up and take notice--these guys are here to stay. Also appearing for the first time in Giant 10th...


Uncle John's Great Big Bathroom Reader

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

One of Uncle John’s all-time biggest sellers, Great Big is overflowing with everything our fans have come to expect: urban legends, forgotten history, myth-conceptions, business blunders, strange lawsuits,...