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Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader

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I got this book for Christmas and have literally made unnecessary trips to the restroom just to read some more. It is filled with thousands of pieces of useful and not-so-useful information. For example, did you know that a penny, because of the extra weight on "heads" will come up "heads" just a little more often than "tails"? Some of Cliff Claven's best quotes from Cheers? That the first videogame was created in 1958? How about the legend of Lincoln's ghost at the Whitehouse? There are also articles on the JFK and Priness Diana conspiracies as well. The author is good at not preaching or putting in his own opinions and the info covers the entire gamut from politics, to true crime, funny stories, strange facts and everything else.
OK, time to end this review and get back to reading more of this book. Alright, one more fact, Did you know that until 1965 pennies were legal tender only up to 25cents? A creditor did not have to accepts more than 25 pennies or more than $10 in coins? Crazy huh?

After receiving this as a Christmas gift, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. People always fidget around in the bathroom to find reading material while doing their business, and the idea of a Bathroom Reader...a book specifically written for everyone (because we all gotta use the john at some point, right?)...is very novel (no pun intended)! So, there I was staring at this book, my newest Christmas present, and I was truly awaiting my next visit to the throne, just to see what the book was all about. The first chance I got in the bathroom, I opened the book, read a few pages and was instantly hooked! Believe me when I say this book has it ALL! Short stories (and interesting ones at that!), jokes, trivia, wordplay, brainteasers, and so much more! Many of the facts are useful, and some of the facts may seem meaningless, but in truth, they are quite interesting! I guarantee this book has something that pertains to everyone!

As the title of this review states, this is one of the best books I have read. So, what are the other best books I have read? Why, the other Uncle John's Bathroom Readers, of course! Buy them, you will not be disappointed! I never thought I would say this, but these Bathroom Readers make doing #2 my #1 priority!

These books are truly a godsend. No more stacks of magazines, half-read novels, sports sections of newspapers, or catalogues. Uncle John saves us time and space, cramming the book full of interesting facts of variable lengths. Some of the pieces are weak, but mostly you'll find that you'll learn useful trivia and fascinating facts. Thomas Crapper would be proud!

The Bathroom Readers are, as always, fun and informative. I find myself using the factoids as conversation-starters and, like one reader mentioned in a prior edition, have won radio contests because of something I learned in the books.

The reason I am writing a review on this particular edition is a page entitled Tendjewberrymud. I laughed so hard tears were squirting helplessly from my eyes; read it again and laughed harder. That single page alone was worth the entire price of the book....and I'm far from done with this one or any of the well-thumbed others that line the shelf I have devoted exclsively to Bathroom Readers.

The Uncle John Bathroom reader books are incredible. I love the little pieces of information on the bottom of every page. I bought my husband & his old roommate a bathroom reader about 5 years ago and have been buying a few every year for all of our bathrooms. My husband can't live without them.

The guys who research and write these books did it again with this one. It goes to prove that no information is needless or useless if you want to learn something. And the cool thing is they're not just for the bathroom, you can read them anywhere and still enjoy them. BRI...keep up the good work.

What can I say about this book but WOW...it was inciteful, funny, informational and downright wonderful. Both myself and my 17 year old son have read it and love it. We keep it around when we need a laugh, or just a good read we pick it up again and again. We highly recommend it.

This is the 15th in this wonderful series of Uncle Johns Bathroom Readers.It was published back in 2002,but fortunately they are still available here on Amazon or your local bookstore.With these Readers,the fun in in turning a page and not knowing what to expect. Who still remembers the Shmoo?On page 153 we learn all about him once again.It was a huge fad started by Cartoonist Al Capp,and just as quickly died out when he "gunned down every last one of them in his comic strip".Learn how to toilet train your cat.

Don't let the time you spend on the throne go to "waste". Learn something new,enjoy some laughs,amaze yourself and others;put that time to use by making it a habit to read these Bathroom Readers. I have already read and reviewed several of them,and will continue ,as they never leave me disappointed.

For a used book, it was in perfect condition. Great value for my money.