Uncle John S 24 Karat Gold Bathroom Reader

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106555

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Uncle John's 24-Karat Gold Bathroom Reader by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

The twenty-fourth edition in the bestselling bathroom-reading series is jam-packed with over 500 pages of absorbing trivia material. The information miners at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute have unearthed a priceless collection of surprising, amazing, head-scratching, and hilarious articles. Divided by length for your sitting convenience, 24-Karat Gold is chock-full of little-known history, random origins, weird news, celebrity secrets, and urban legends. As always, you’ll find plenty of dumb criminals, clever wordplay, quirky quotations, and much, much more. Just open to any page—who knows what treasures await you? · Judges gone wild · The Barbie scandals · Canada’s underpants king · Helen Keller: vaudeville star · The double A-bomb survivors · The history of the umbrella · America's forbidden island · What the Hokey Pokey is really all about And much, much more

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607109310

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Uncle John's Perpetually Pleasing Bathroom Reader by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

The beloved bathroom reader series returns with this twenty-sixth edition that’s flush with weird facts on a wide array of topics. The twenty-sixth annual edition of Uncle John’s wildly successful series is all-new and jam-packed with the BRI’s patented mix of fun and information. Open to any page and you may find an interesting origin (like the origin of the snow globe) or a piece of obscure history (like the true story of the man who tried to repeal the law of gravity). You’ll also find weird news, urban legends, brain teasers, classic riddles, bizarre headlines, and of course, the incredible factoids at the bottom of each page. Here are a few of the perpetually pleasing articles awaiting you: · The Lamest Excuses of All Time · How to Survive on . . . Roadkill · Astronauts Who Got Kicked Out of Space · The Woman Who Was Her Own Twin · Foiled by Technology: Dumb Crooks Edition · The History of the Teleprompter, the Police Car, and the Fly Swatter · “Jogging Makes You Dumber,” and Other Real Study Results · The Lost Fortune of Abraham Lincoln · Boxing Lingo · And much, much more 2014 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Winner in Humor!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : OCLC:1236129021

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106913

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Presidency by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Three cheers for the red, white, and bloopers . . . A US treasury of gaffes, goofs, and weird White House trivia! If they advertised the job opening for President of the United States, the ad would be pretty short. The only basic requirements are to be a natural-born American citizen and at least thirty-five years old. Now you can learn about some of the successful applicants in this special “Chief Executive” edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader! We’ve dug up the most compelling and confounding dirt . . . er . . . statistics on these otherwise ordinary men who achieved great power. Which ones used it wisely? Which ones squandered it? And which ones would have rather been fishing? You’ll get an up-close and personal look at each Oval Officer. From the birth of the country to modern-day yuks, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Presidency is packed with more than 300 pages of amusing anecdotes, little-known history, fun quizzes, and more! Read about . . . * Ford’s famous fall and other presidential gaffes * White House ghosts * Homer Simpson takes on the presidency * Ails of the chiefs * Was President Buchanan gay? * Chief Executive Culinary Delights * Mr. President at the bat * Prezzy lols (“If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?” —Abraham Lincoln) and much, much more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781626862937

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Collectible hardcover edition! All new illustrations! Same jaw-dropping mix of fun and information. Now is your chance to own the very first Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only in a hardcover edition with all new illustrations! When our younger readers demanded a Bathroom Reader of their own, Uncle John put together this brain-boggling easy-to-read collection of facts, fads, quotes, history, science, origins, pop culture, mythology, humor, and more! Plus it's full of wacky and fun illustrations and Uncle John's famous "running feet"--those fun and fascinating facts on the bottom of every page. Kids will read about… * Who was Dr. Seuss? * Baseball superstitions * The birth of The Simpsons * How carnival games are rigged * Dining on scorpions and tarantulas * Shocking truths about thunder and lightning * Disgusting bodily functions like ear wax and digestion ( and why they're important) * Uncle John's all-time favorite elephant joke: Q: How do you get an elephant up an oak tree? A: Plant an acorn underneath him and wait 50 years! ...And much, much more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781626862944

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Uncle John's Top Secret Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Collectible hardcover edition! All new illustrations! Same top-secret mix of fun and illustrations. Adults, stop reading now. We mean it. This book is TOP SECRET and it’s FOR KIDS ONLY! (Are the grownups gone? Good.) Now that it’s just the kids, we’ll let the cat out of the bag: This book is full of disgusting things and nasty (but funny) pranks. It’s also got weird superstitions, freaky facts, unbelievable myths and legends, and did we mention gross stuff? Like boogers. And farting ghosts. And armpit sniffers. And entomophagy. (What’s that? It’s the practice of eating worms.) But there’s more than just gross stuff in this illustrated and easy-to-read book. You’ll be briefed in . . . * How to make your own secret code * Where the “Jolly Roger” pirate flag came from * Mermaid tales and other unbelievable sightings * The original alchemist and the search for the Philosopher’s Stone * The Captain Underpants story * A secret recipe for edible glass * Sneakers of the future And a whole bunch more!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106548

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Uncle John's Great Big Bathroom Reader by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

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, weird politics, amazing origins, dumb crooks, celebrity gossip, brain teasers, short facts, and more! Divided by length into short, medium, and long articles, Great Big is sure to be a hit with readers of all ages. A few standouts from these 460 pages: * The first computer programmers * Weird medical conditions * Brits Vs. Americans: a word quiz * Strange tourist attractions * The origin of the White House * The world’s second-dumbest outlaw * The Tonight Show story * The forgotten hero of flagpole sitting * Why popcorn pops And much, much more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : OCLC:1151837969

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Wise Up by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106647

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: History's Lists by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Lots 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!

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781607106975

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Uncle John's The Enchanted Toilet Bathroom Reader for Kids Only! by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Follow Uncle John into an enchanted world so packed with wonders it could only come from the Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2012 ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards, Finalist in Juvenile Nonfiction Category This legendary addition to the wildly successful For Kids Only! series is chock full of the fun facts and eye-popping illustrations that kids have come to love, but this time we’ve added something new: fractured fairy tales . . . in graphic-novel style! They’re brought to life in full color by some of today’s best children’s book illustrators. But wait, there’s more! The Enchanted Toilet also has a whole bunch of mystical activities--including crafts, recipes, poems, jokes, tongue twisters, and a few magical experiments. All you have to do is wave your magic wand and click your heels together three times. You’ll be enchanted by . . . Fantastic facts! * Real-life princesses (including one with a tattoo!) * Ninja: secrets of the invisible warriors * Where there be dragons * The human magnet and other dark wizards * The real-life Hogwarts Enchanting activities! * How to make a wand * Using treats to catch a leprechaun * Transforming metals with alchemy * Sir Uncle John’s “Guide to Training Your Dragon” Twisted tales! * “The Cockroach, the Mouse, and the Cricket” * “The Fairy Hedgehog” * “Ali Baba and the Forty Steves” * And a brand new King Arthur legend that involves…an enchanted toilet! And much, much more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : 1336144726

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader History's Lists by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781626862920

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Uncle John's Electrifying Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Collectible hardcover edition! All new illustrations! Same electrifying mix of fun and information. Collect your very own copy of this Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only in a newly illustrated hardcover edition!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 articles! For example: * The history of the @ sign * Real-life X-men * The mysterious goings-on in the Bermuda Triangle * How not to get struck by lightning * Real-life X-men * Test your phobia IQ * Royal slobs * Decoding Harry Potter * Flying octopi at pro hockey games * Newspaper boys 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 14

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781607106661

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Uncle John's Book of Fun Bathroom Reader for Kids Only! by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

All the looniest, wackiest, zaniest grossest jokes, games, puzzles and pranks a kid could ever want in one fun book! Uncle John is back with another For Kids Only masterpiece! Book of Fun is stuffed with wacky facts, gross-out jokes, goofy games, magic tricks, puzzling puzzles, and hilarious pranks. Easy-to-read stories and gags are brought to life with silly illustrations and fun fonts (which research suggests actually help kids build reading and comprehension skills). A sample of the fun to be had: * How to make your own whoopee cushion * Simple calculator tricks to amaze your friends * Classic riddles and mind-boggling brain teasers * Tongue twisters and word games * One-minute mysteries * Silly science tricks * Optical illusions * Lots of jokes . . . like this one: Q: Why do gorillas have big nostrils? A: Because they have big fingers. And much, much more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : 1592231683

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Uncle John's Great Big Bathroom Reader by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1989-10-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0312034466

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Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

It's time to "go with the flow" once again with the second smash Bathroom Reader. This new compendium of stories, anecdotes, rumors, proverbs, and other bathroom reading is divided into Short, Medium and Long, enabling each reader to choose the amount of time he wishes to remain on the throne.