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Experience New Jersey as you never have before, in this historical, hysterical guide to the Garden State.You from Jersey? What exit? Go ahead and laugh. But watch it, New Jersey is home to legendary tough guys like Tony Soprano and Frank Sinatra, and no one knows for sure if Jimmy Hoffa’s buried in the Meadowlands Stadium. Though many believe ‘New Jersey culture’ is an oxymoron, something conjured up while inhaling the fumes on the Turnpike, your Uncle John, a connoisseur of the Garden State, is out to prove them wrong. Take the plunge into N.J., and see why it’s like nowhere else - from Springsteen’s Asbury Park and Trump’s Atlantic City to the ivy walls of Princeton and the tidy townships to the west.

History repeats itself as Uncle John presents another volume of funny stories and fascinating facts about the past!   For our historical trivia collection number two, we dug ever deeper into our bottomless vaults to bring you more of history’s most colorful characters, cultural milestones, funniest mishaps, and earth-shattering events. More than 500 pages of great stories, fascinating facts, and fun quizzes await you.   Read about . . . * Philosophers who fought with fireplace pokers * “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this Wall!” * Where are they now—the Goths * The golden age of wife-selling * History’s most horrible dentist award * The French monks who invented tennis * What William the Conqueror was called before he conquered * Where are they now—the Neanderthals * Women of the Gold Rush * and much, much more!

The ultimate guide to Michigan, all the way from Yooper territory (Upper Peninsula) down to Loper land (Lower Peninsula).What do Yoopers and Trolls have in common? Not much to hear them tell it, but both types of Michigander appreciate great bathroom reading. And they’re proud to call Michigan home! Celebrate the state that brought us Motown, Henry Ford, and the world’s only floating post office. So no matter which peninsula you call home, get ready for a funny, unforgettable visit. Read about… * Feather bowling* Shipwrecked in Paradise* Go to Hell and back in Hell, Michigan* Michigan’s other famous Ford: a president named Gerald* The Red Flannel Festival, and other ways Michiganders brave the winter* How a 1966 Michigan State University game changed football forever* Michigan’s role in the birth of rock ’n’ roll* Test your knowledge of the Great Lakes* Detroit’s Whiskey River* Smelt dipping 101 And much, much more!

Take One. Action! Uncle John''s Plunges into Hollywood uncovers Tinseltown''s best-kept secrets--from murder mysteries Hollywood style to leading lady rivalries.Hooray for Hollywood! Uncle John takes on Tinseltown in this fascinating look at the movies and the people who make them. Come for the trials, tribulations, and trivia! Stay for the mysteries, magic, and mayhem! You’ll go behind the scenes for the sordid scandals, biggest bombs, greatest triumphs, and the unsung heroes who make it all come together. Featuring quotes, puzzles, quizzes, and Uncle John’s famous “running feet” facts at the bottom of every page, this book will give you a new appreciation for the Silver Screen (and you’ll know exactly what a gaffer and best boy do). What else is in here? Check out these previews!* Bad boys on location* The origin of Variety* The biggest cult movie of all time* The “Blond Bombshell Murder Mystery”* How Ray Harryhausen brought fantasies to life* Wretched reviews (for what are now considered great films)* The strange Pink Floyd and Wizard of Oz connection* The “Taglines of Terror” quiz* Bathrooms on the big screen* Unfortunate remakes* Haunted Hollywood And much, much more!

From the Mall of America to the world’s only two-story outhouse, we’ve got Minnesota covered like never before!What’s not to love about the state that gave us the Pillsbury Doughboy? Oh, and Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, and Prince, too! Minnesota is a state with a rich history and a proud citizenship, and as Uncle John found out firsthand, “Minnesota Nice” is not an understatement. From the town of Tenney (Pop. 6) to the burgeoning metropolis of the Twin Cities, you’ll be warmed up with amazing facts, fascinating history, and fun quizzes. Check out… * Hold the Mayo (Clinic)* A trip down the mighty Mississip’* The birthplace of Spam (the meat, not the e-mails)* Behind the scenes of Fargo, Purple Rain, and other Minnesota movies* How a Minnesotan was responsible for hockey’s “Miracle on Ice”* When the Swedes founded Saint Paul* Hello from Lake Wobegon!* Party-sota! And much, much more!