SynopsisIt'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!, 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, Uncle John's award-winning trivia series is back with another ALL-NEW edition to amaze and entertain! Actual and Factual is overflowing with more than 500 pages of all your favorites: mind-blowing facts, strange news, boneheaded blunders, obscure origins, witty wordplay, and more! Whether you want a quick read or have time for an extended stay, we've got you covered. Settle in and read about: Strange Tales of Sleepwalking, Not Coming to a Theater Near You, Wanted: Planetary Protection Officer, Sports One-Hit Wonders, The History of Potato Chips, Planet 9 from Outer Space, Twitter Tantrums, Farts in the News, 9-1-1 Fails, And much more! Book jacket.
LC Classification NumberPN6165.U517 2018