Bathroom Readers' Institute

Uncle John and his team have once again filled a truly absorbing volume with entertaining and informative articles that make for ideal bathroom reading. Longtime fans and new readers will see their brain cells take an exponential leap forward with Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader. Fascinating stories that explore the realms of pop culture, history, sports, and science--plus the ever-popular exploits of dumb crooks--will fill voids in your knowledge that you didn't even know existed. For this 38th annual edition, Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers' Institute have searched high and low to bring you an all-new collection of entertaining and informative articles that includes short reads for a quick trip to the throne room as well as longer page-turners for extended visits. Also included are plenty of amusing lists, factoids, quotes, and quizzes that will fill your head with all sorts of odd trivia that you can use to amaze your friends.

Uncle John is back with the 36th annual Bathroom Reader, an all-new collection of entertaining articles that explore the weird and wonderful world we live in. In this 36th edition of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, longtime fans and new readers alike will be astounded by a treasure trove of wonderfully weird (and true ) stories that explore the realms of pop culture, history, sports, science, and everyday folks, including the always popular misadventures of dumb crooks. Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers' Institute have reached into all corners of the world to bring you this all-new collection of entertaining and informative articles that include short reads for a quick trip to the throne room as well as longer page-turners for when you take an extended visit. You'll also find a plethora of amusing lists, odd factoids, quotes, and quizzes that will tickle every trivia enthusiast's fancy.

An amazing 68% of Americans admit to being bathroom readers. Now spend that time being entertained with outrageous facts, perplexing brainteasers, random origin stories, and can't-believe-that-happened news, each story more outlandish than the last. Like the Chinese beekeeper who set a world record for "wearing bees" by dumping 1.1 million bees on his body. Or the two English burglars who broke into a house to steal . . . fake cash. Plus flubbed headlines, wacky inventions, and much more!

Here's a pot-pourri of stimulating reading...for moments when nothing but the most absorbing material will do No more frantic searches at the last minute for that perfect magazine article. No agonizing choices between light reading and the serious stuff. This little volume has it all: Entertainment, humor, education, trivia, science, history, pop culture...and more And it's even divided by length-you can spend a minute with the Quickies, relax with Normal-Length articles, or really get comfortable with Long Items. With Uncle John's Bathroom Reader strategically placed in your home, you'll settle in happily and read about: -The origin of common words and phrases-The 7 wonders of the ancient world-The origin of Ronald -Elvis's letter to Richard Nixon-The curse of King Tut-World-class winners & losers-Famous pirates-And a host of great bathroom topics

It's Time For #2 That's right ...We're back flushed with the success of Uncle John's first Bathroom Reader Here's another great collection of bathroom reading that'll bowl you over. No more frantic searches at the last minute for that perfect magazine article. No agonizing choices between light reading and the serious stuff. Volume 2 has it all: Entertainment, humor, politics, pop culture, history, science...And more And it's still divided by length--you can spend a minute with the Quickies, relax with Regular-Length articles, or get really comfortable with Long Items. With Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader placed in that "special spot" in your home, you'll settle in happily and read about: The Real Difference Between Burger King and McDonald'sThe Origins of Gumby and G.I. JoeThe Story Behind "American Pie"The Lore of Route 66The Truth About Spiro AgnewStrange NicknamesBizzare LawsuitsAnd a Host of Great Bathroom Topics For years the Bathroom Readers' Institute has researched your bathroom and reading habits in an attempt to understand and serve the interests of America's forgotten readers. Enjoy