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Uncle John is back with the 36th annual Bathroom Reader, a 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 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.

You won’t know unless you ask! These 12 chapters cover a wide range of science topics such as astronomy, zoology, the human body, computing and technology, what the future holds, and more.Who Knew? The Big Book of Science Questions That Will Make You Think Again includes more than 100 fascinating articles across twelve chapters that will answer questions such as “Why can’t we go faster than the speed of light?” and “How green are electric cars?” This compilation of scientific knowledge consists of entries from Who Knew? Physics and Who Knew? Human Anatomy, plus dozens of brand-new articles. Chapters cover subjects such as cosmology, astronomy, planet Earth, forces and materials, life on Earth, botany, zoology, the human body, the brain, medicine, computers and technology, and the future. A quiz at the end of each chapter will test your knowledge so that you’ll be ready for mastermind status in no time!

Find out the answers to questions you never thought to ask! Twelve chapters cover a wide range of topics such as science, history, and entertainment, and each concludes with a quiz to test your knowledge.Get ready to galvanize your gray matter and step into the wonderful world of knowing more than ever before with Who Knew? The Big Book of Questions That Will Make You Think Again. More than 130 fascinating articles—a mix of favorites from the Who Knew? series and new material—across twelve chapters will answer questions such as “Can dogs smell emotion?” and “How did the Incas build Machu Picchu?” Packed with information and quirky illustrations, chapters cover subjects such as weather and climate, the human body, art and architecture, animals and plants, ancient history, food and drink, literature, geography, sports, science, film and theater, and the universe and space. A quiz at the end of each chapter will test your knowledge so that you can be sure of being the smartest elephant in the room!

An insider's guide to little-known facts from all nine films of the Skywalker Saga.Star Wars: Fascinating Facts is a compendium of hundreds of little-known facts about all nine episodes in the Skywalker Saga-from behind-the-scenes on-set tidbits to stories about how the tale of Star Wars was created. Profiles of important characters and early drafts of scripts show what might have been, details of how famous scenes were filmed, and other firsthand accounts from cast and crew members.

Strangeness abounds in every corner of the United States—read all about it in this entertaining compendium of real-life stories!Americans may think of themselves as the most normal people in the world, but that assumption will be turned on its head when you dig into the contents of Strange USA. From political scandals and dumb crooks to oddball roadside attractions and the history of Florida Man, the country is teeming with weirdness in all 50 states. Dozens of the most amusing and entertaining articles from previous Bathroom Readers about the strange goings-on in the land of the free and the home of the brave—plus 40 new pages—will keep you turning the pages for hours.