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Presents a compendium of facts and figures, stories, jokes, and trivia; covering such topics as the history of the Library of Congress; the Luniverse; breaking the Mayan code; the origin of lasers; and Cycads, Earth's most ancient plants.
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Another amazing collection of facts, trivia, history, and humor from Uncle John, the undisputed king of bathroom reading!With this all-new 21st edition, Uncle John’s Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, Uncle John and his crack staff of writers prove that after more than two decades in the business, they’re still at the top of their game. 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.Who else but Uncle John could tell you about the tapeworm diet, 44 things to do with a coconut, and the history of the Comstock Lode? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about…* 7 (underwater) places to see before you die* Medical miracles (and medical horrors)* The godfather of fitness* High-tech underwear* The CSI effect* And much more!
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