Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History Again

Author : Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society
Publisher : Portable Press
ISBN 13 : 9781592232611
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into History Again written by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society and published by Portable Press. This book was released on 2004-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History repeats itself as Uncle John once again takes the plunge into the past! For our big number-two, we dug ever deeper into our bottomless vaults to bring you more of history’s most colorful characters, cultural milestones, funniest mishaps, and earth-shattering events. More than 500 pages of great stories, fascinating facts, and fun quizzes await you. Read about… * Philosophers who fought with fireplace pokers * “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this Wall!” * Where are they now—the Goths * The golden age of wife-selling * History’s most horrible dentist award * The French monks who invented tennis * Women of the Gold Rush And much, much more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1607106825
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Universe written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An 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

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1607106175
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into History Again written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History repeats itself as Uncle John presents another volume of funny stories and fascinating facts about the past! For our historical trivia collection number two, we dug ever deeper into our bottomless vaults to bring you more of history’s most colorful characters, cultural milestones, funniest mishaps, and earth-shattering events. More than 500 pages of great stories, fascinating facts, and fun quizzes await you. Read about . . . * Philosophers who fought with fireplace pokers * “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this Wall!” * Where are they now—the Goths * The golden age of wife-selling * History’s most horrible dentist award * The French monks who invented tennis * What William the Conqueror was called before he conquered * Where are they now—the Neanderthals * Women of the Gold Rush * and much, much more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1607106892
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Great Lives written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look 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 ballerina * The man who invented tap dancing * Stephen Hawking and his ongoing quest for love * Vidal Sassoon: hairdresser by day, freedom-fighter by night * Sex therapist Dr. Ruth’s early years as an Israeli soldier * The other Boleyn girl in Henry VIII’s bed * The nerd who changed the world * Six degrees of Kevin Bacon And much, much more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1607106191
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Michigan written by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to Michigan, all the way from Yooper territory (Upper Peninsula) down to Loper land (Lower Peninsula). What 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 bowling * Shipwrecked in Paradise * Go to Hell and back in Hell, Michigan * Michigan’s other famous Ford: a president named Gerald * The Red Flannel Festival, and other ways Michiganders brave the winter * How a 1966 Michigan State University game changed football forever * Michigan’s role in the birth of rock ’n’ roll * Test your knowledge of the Great Lakes * Detroit’s Whiskey River * Smelt dipping 101 And much, much more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1607106051
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Music written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An 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

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1607106094
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into National Parks written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Uncle John as he treks through every one of America’s National Parks! If you like the great outdoors, you’re going to love this book. We’re plunging into every national park, monument, site, and trail (more than 150 in all!) in true Uncle John fashion and uncovering some unique stories behind all of them. You’re sure to find hidden facets of each national park that you never imagined. Read about... * Yosemite’s firefall and why it came to a sudden end * How to avoid bear attacks, buffalo stampedes, and moose on the loose * Ghosts, legends, and myths in the remotest parks of the country * The wild horses of Assateague and why they still roam the island * How an isolated tree in Yosemite inspired the most famous photograph of all time And much more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1684124980
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Actual and Factual Bathroom Reader written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s an actual fact—Uncle John is the most entertaining thing in the bathroom! Uncle John and his team of devoted researchers are back again with an all-new collection of weird news stories, odd historical events, dubious “scientific” theories, jaw-dropping lists, and more. This entertaining 31st anniversary edition contains 512 pages of all-new articles that will appeal to readers everywhere. Pop culture, history, dumb crooks, and other actual and factual tidbits are packed onto every page of this book. Inside, you’ll find . . . Dogs and cats who ran for political office The bizarre method people in Victorian England used to resuscitate drowning victims The man who met his future pet—a stray dog—while running across the Gobi Desert Searching for Planet X—the last unknown planet in our solar system Twantrums—strange Twitter rants that had disastrous effects The true story of Boaty McBoatface And much more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1645175022
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Greatest Know on Earth Bathroom Reader written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncle John is back with another spectacular show—and it’s right here in front of you! Uncle John’s Greatest Know on Earth Bathroom Reader is bursting with the latest oohs and aahs from the worlds of pop culture, history, sports, and politics. Dazzling facts, jaw-dropping blunders, and astounding lists of trivia will make your visits to the throne room more entertaining than ever. Articles range in length from a single page to extended page-turners, so there’s always something to suit your needs. With Uncle John as the ringmaster for the 33rd straight edition, this Bathroom Reader is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1684129885
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Truth, Trivia, and the Pursuit of Factiness Bathroom Reader written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s all about the facts—and Uncle John is back with a ton of them! For the 32nd year, Uncle John and his loyal researchers have teamed up to bring you the latest tidbits from the world of pop culture, history, sports, and strange news stories. If you want to read about celebrity misdeeds, odd coincidences, and disastrous blunders, Uncle John’s Truth, Trivia, and the Pursuit of Factiness has what you need. With short articles for a quick trip to the throne room and longer page-turners for an extended visit, this all-new edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader is a satisfying read.