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At a whopping 600 absorbing pages, Uncle John pulled out all the stops to make the behemoth Triumphant 20th Anniversary Bathroom Reader the epitome of Throne Room entertainment.Happy birthday, Uncle John! This 20th anniversary edition proves that some things do get better with age. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). Uncle John’s Triumphant 20th Bathroom Reader is jam-packed with 600 pages of all-new articles (as usual, divided by length for your sitting convenience). In what other single book could you find such a lively mix of surprising trivia, strange lawsuits, dumb crooks, origins of everyday things, forgotten history, quirky quotations, and wacky wordplay? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained as you read about: * The incredible (edible) history of bread* The secret congressional bomb shelter* Farts in the news* The history of the aloha shirt* The real Zorro* The worst city in America* How your taste buds work* It’s the Peanuts story, Charlie Brown And much, much more!

Strategically placed near the best seat in your home, Uncle John’s Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader is jam-packed with great bathroom reading. It’s the gift that keeps on giving...and giving...and giving....The BRI’s 22nd all-new edition--Uncle John’s Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader--is like reading several books all rolled into one: a history book, a weird news anthology, a science text, a dictionary, a how-to manual, a sports magazine, a joke book…and the list goes on and on. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world. Where else could you learn about the lost cloud people of Peru, the world’s first detective, and the history of surfing? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about…* Soda pop flops * Spider farms * England’s Secret UFO Files * Real hillbilly recipes * Webster’s least-wanted words * Super-trains * And much more!

One of Uncle John’s all-time bestselling editions, Supremely Satisfying is everything a Bathroom Reader should be: informative, funny, surprising, thought-provoking, weird, and a little bit gross.Supreme satisfaction awaits you in Uncle John’s 14th all-new edition, which covers a whole host of topics—from the silly (a branding iron for hot dogs), to the bizarre (an exploding whale), to the profound (the rise of the Democratic and Republican parties). Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you learn how soap works, why people started tipping, and the history of chocolate? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about…- Dumb 9-1-1 calls- 22 things that fell from the sky- How Star Trek went from failed series to cult phenomenon- The origins of football, photography, soap operas, and paperclips- Quack medicines from yesterday and today- The “Uplifting” history of the bra- And much more!

Ahh…what a relief it will be to hold this most entertaining, informative, and amusing tome in the palm of your hands. Hours of great bathroom reading await you!Uncle John’s Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader, Uncle John’s all-new 15th edition, sheds a light on everything under the sun and over the moon. From obscure history to classic wordplay to dumb crooks to inspiring quotations, you never know what you’re going to read next! Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 12 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world. Where else could you learn how the banana peel changed history, how to predict the future by rolling the dice, how the Jivaro tribes shrunk heads, and the science behind love at first sight? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about… * Homer the Greek versus Homer the Simpson* The history of the bicycle* When humans become hailstones* Alternate definitions for common words* Helen Keller’s wisdom* The Silly Putty saga* And much more!

Fore! Calling all Swingers, Duffers, and Big Berthas! Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Tees Off on Golf takes a fresh, funny swing through the front and back nine.Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Tees Off on Golf is flush with fascinating facts about the origins of this royal and ancient sport. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you learn about the greatest animals on the greens (Tiger, Shark, Golden Bear), the world’s best courses (think St. Andrews), and the world’s most dangerous links (watch out for land mines!)? You may not be PGA material, or even know the difference between a pitching wedge and a spatula, but with Uncle John’s tips and trivia, you’ll have plenty to talk about while you hunt for your ball in the rough. Read all about…* Golfers’ nicknames* The best tournament finishes in history* The origins of caddies, the LPGA, and the PGA tour* Strange (but real) rules* And much more!

As a celebration of dimwits, lunkheads, bad ideas, and just plain wrongheaded foolishness, dive into the shallow end with Uncle John’s Presents: Book of the Dumb.In every field of human endeavor, there are people, things, and ideas that rank among the best mankind has ever produced—the Book of the Dumb isn''t about any of that. This volume from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader teaches us one valuable lesson: Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world. Where else would you find so many examples of the worst ideas, most regrettable utterances, and biggest crackpot theories in the fields of art, science, politics, sports, entertainment, and more? Uncle John rules the world of humor and all things ridiculous, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about…- Crashes…on Mars- Vegetable-flavored Jell-O- Land wars fought during the winter…in Russia- And much more!

The latest, greatest volume in the popular Uncle John’s series, flush with fun facts and figures and plenty of trademark trivia.The dedicated folks at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute are back with some Fast-Acting, Long-Lasting relief for our legions of fans who have been suffering without a new infusion of Uncle John’s trademark trivia and obscure facts. That’s right, folks, this is the book you’ve been waiting for! Number 18 in the Bathroom Reader series is flush with fun, new factoids, trivia, and all the usual useless (and occasionally useful!) information our fans have come to expect. Ever wonder what you can do with Preparation H besides the obvious? Want to learn more about celebrity jailbirds or whether dragons really exist? Then it’s time to take the plunge!

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.

PGWUncle John''s taking the plunge . . . into the Great White North! RaincoastHey, Canada! Uncle John salutes you!For 25 years, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader has been wildly popular in Canada, so we decided to dedicate an entire edition to our friends in the Great White North--even though much of the continental U.S. is north of Canada’s southernmost point. That misconception--and a whole lot more--is revealed in this loving ode to a friendly nation with a colorful history and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Whether you’re a true Canuck, or just always wanted to be one, Yukon count on us to deliver great bathroom reading! Read about… * Stealing the Stanley Cup (literally)* The origins of Tim Hortons and Kraft dinners* Jellied moose nose and other Canadian delicacies* Move over Napa: the story of Canadian “ice wine”* The government’s secret official UFO division* Canada’s homegrown rock ’n’ roll bands* All about those dam beavers* The answer to Canada’s most burning question: Does Santa Claus really have his own postal code?And much, much more!

You’ll never be at a loss for words again with this inspired collection of quotes, from bona fide wits to bona fide dimwits.Bob Hope once said, "I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance--waiting for the bathroom." No doubt, lots of people will be learning to tango and foxtrot while they wait for the rabid readers of Uncle John’s Colossal Collection of Quotable Quotes to emerge from the privy. The Bathroom Readers’ Institute searched high and low for the wittiest, wisest and stupidest things ever said, and collected these remarks in one remarkable volume. With more than 4,000 quotations from 1,600 speakers and writers--from bona fide wits like Oscar Wilde and David Letterman, to bona fide dimwits like Britney Spears (who infamously quipped, "I go to lots of overseas places, like Canada.")--there’s no other book of quotations quite like this one.

Over 70% of North Americans are (water) closet readers. The Uncle John''s Bathroom Readers series is still the best selling book of its kind anywhere in the world. Millions of people have discovered it over the past 25 years, making it one of the publishing industry''s longest-running humor series.It''s our 16th year running (so to speak) I mean, we''re still going (uhh) strong. A light-hearted, easy-to-read collection of facts, quotes, history, science, word-origins, pop culture, gossip, humor . . . and more! Organized by length-"Short" (a quick read), "Medium" (1-3 pages), "Long" (for those visits when something a little more involved is required), and to satisfy every demand, our popular "Extended Sitting Section" (for a leg-numbing experience.) Running feet on every page provide a "book within a book" of weird facts. Partial Table of Contents included.

The latest, greatest volume in the popular Uncle John’s series, flush with fun facts and figures and plenty of trademark trivia.Uncle John’s Curiously Compelling Bathroom Reader, the 19th edition of this best-selling series, has more than 500 pages of the perfect reading material for the throne room. Settle in and read about: Great Moments in Bad TV, the First Detective, the Story of Prohibition, the Queen of the Roller Derby, and the jiggly history of Jello. Plus all of your bathroom reading favorites are back: Dumb Crooks, Amazing Luck, Forgotten History, Pop Science, Celebrity Gossip, Brainteasers, and much, much more. So cultivate your curiosity with this truly compelling read!

Join Uncle John as he treks through every one of America’s National Parks!If you like the great outdoors, you’re going to love this book. We’re plunging into every national park, monument, site, and trail (more than 150 in all!) in true Uncle John fashion and uncovering some unique stories behind all of them. You’re sure to find hidden facets of each national park that you never imagined. Read about...   * Yosemite’s firefall and why it came to a sudden end* How to avoid bear attacks, buffalo stampedes, and moose on the loose* Ghosts, legends, and myths in the remotest parks of the country* The wild horses of Assateague and why they still roam the island* How an isolated tree in Yosemite inspired the most famous photograph of all time   And much more!

This unique holiday book is the perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your list - naughty and nice.Stuffed like a Christmas goose, this holiday gift book is a cheerful mix of festive facts and yuletide yuks. Gather ’round the fire and unwrap the histories of such holiday traditions as Santa Claus, Rudolph, A Charlie Brown Christmas, candy canes, mistletoe, and more! You’ll also read about weird traditions, the Christmas Pickle, and Festivus. So let this merry little book be your favorite stocking stuffer!

A heartwarming collection of merry tales and Christmas lore in the Uncle John’s tradition.  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…again! Uncle John’s follow-up to his wildly successful Christmas Collection unwraps even more treasures of holidays past and present. Packed with more fun than an elf’s goodie bag, this anthology includes all the legends, lore, trivia, and history we didn’t have room for in the first Christmas collection. Read about… * The history of Jingle Bells* Secret Santas, bad Santas, and goofy Santas* 10 great holiday films you may have missed* Christmas on the range…and in outer space* How to make your own figgy pudding* The legend of the Christmas Spider* The real Scrooge And much, much more!

Uncle John’s all-new 8th edition is packed with everything that Bathroom Reader fans have come to expect from this stellar series—short, medium, and long articles covering a whole host of topics—everything from dumb crooks to funny quotes to forgotten history. Read about… * Ice cream origins* Olympic cheaters* Celebrity mummies* The first Thanksgiving* Groucho’s wit and wisdom* Weird tales of the Ouija board* The creation of Frankenstein’s monster* “Earring Magic Ken” and other weird dolls And much, much more!

If you consider yourself a trivia expert, Uncle John has created the perfect book for you.Who knows more about trivia than the folks at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute? Nobody, that’s who! With more than 300 pages of fascinating facts arranged in a fun quiz format, Trivia Quiz will test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, and then you can stump your friends! Some sample questions: * What are pato, shinty, and hapkido?* What are the two moons of Mars called?* Where would you find a fetlock?* In what country would you find the world’s smallest mammal? Want the answers? Buy the book! Just kidding. Here they are: sports; Phobos and Deimos; just above a horse’s hoof; and Thailand, where you’ll find the tiny bumblebee bat. You’ll find thousands more fun questions (and answers) in Uncle John’s Trivia Quiz!

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!

It''s here! The 23rd annual edition in the popular Uncle John''s Bathroom Reader series.The big brains at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute have come up with 544 all-new pages full of incredible facts, hilarious articles, and a whole bunch of other ways to, er, pass the time. With topics ranging from history and science to pop culture, wordplay, and modern mythology, Heavy Duty is sure to amaze and entertain the loyal legions of throne sitters. Read about… * Sideshow secrets* The worst movie ever made* The hidden dangers of watching the Super Bowl* The father of the shopping mall* The physics of breakfast cereal* How to speak dog, and how to crack a safe* The unluckiest train ride of all time* The origins of casino games* Powering your car with pee* Keith Moon, bathroom bomberAnd much, much more!

Uncle John loves New York, so he''s taking the plunge…into the land of bagels, bluebirds, and the Brooklyn Bridge.Start spreading the news. You’re reading today. You’re going to be a part of it--New York, New Yooooork! In this ode to the greatest place on Earth, Uncle John takes you through Ellis Island and down the Hudson to bring you the tome about New York that could only come from the Bathroom Readers’ Institute. Find out why the Empire State is the Big Apple of the world’s eye as you read about… * Manhattanhenge * The Big Apple on $0 a day * Heroes and horses of the NYPD * Fran Lee: the Pooper Scooper Lady * The extraordinary evolution of the Bronx River * Incredible finds…in the city’s sewers * How New Jersey lost Staten Island * Charlie Dickens disses New York * The alien hunters of Pine Bush * Big Apple bird watching * Upstate utopias And much, much more!

Uncle John channel-surfs through America’s favorite pastime: television.What does Homer Simpson call “friend…mother…secret lover?” Television, you meathead! Here comes your wacky neighbor Uncle John to present TV the way only he can. From test patterns to Top Chef, from My Three Sons to Mad Men, as well as TV news, advertising, scandals, sitcoms, dramas, reality shows, and yadda yadda yadda, Uncle John''s Bathroom Reader Tunes into TV is “dy-no-mite!” Read about…   * Gilligan’s seven deadly sins* The inside story of TV’s first commercial* What goes on behind the scenes of Jeopardy!* The most incredibly bizarre shows from around the world* Why Gene Roddenberry tried to beam the original Star Trek cast into space* What reality show producers don’t want you to know* How the King of Late Night crushed his competition* What really went down on the island of LOST* Unexpected sitcom fatalities* TV’s greatest chimpsAnd much, much more!

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!

From mongrels to Marmaduke, Uncle John unleashes the mysteries, marvels, and mayhem of man''s best friend.The only thing that’s more eager to please you than your dog…is this Bathroom Reader about dogs! It’s a very good book! Oh, yes it is! Good book! So cuddle up with your canine companion and lap up…   * Movie mutts* Doggie heroes* The scoop on poop * Decoding your dog’s behavior* Famous folks and their faithful Fidos* How to train your puppy to be a TV star * Backstage hijinks at the Westminster Dog Show* The world’s largest, fastest, smartest, and oldest dogs* The stories of Marmaduke, Snoopy, Odie, and much, much more!

Quit horsing around! Whether you want to ride ’em, race ’em, or raise ’em, you’ll find everything equine in these pages.Why the long face? This book really ponies up the fun! From Old West cowboy companions to magnificent Kentucky Derby winners, Uncle John trots out a beloved tome dedicated to our equine friends. Saddle up and read about the most hair-raising, hilarious, and heartfelt horse tales from around the world. You’ll ride into the sunset with… * The high-stepping Budweiser Clydesdales* The secrets of Secretariat and other Triple Crown winners* Horse-tastic superlatives--the biggest, smallest, oldest, and fastest* Equine myths exposed (such as, Seabiscuit wasn’t really that famous) * Pressing equine questions (Just how big is a hand, anyway?)* The wild ponies of Chincoteague* What it takes to be a jockey* The real horse whisperer* The Texas prison rodeo* Strange horsey lawsAnd 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!

From Pittsburgh to Philly, Steelers to Eagles, chocolate to Peeps--it''s all here. Uncle John has put together this absolutely awesome anthology of Pennsylvania facts, firsts, famous feats, and much more.Take a ride on the Reading Railroad! (Either pronunciation of “Reading” works here.) Yes, the Keystone State is rich in history, beauty, and the world’s most delicious cheesesteak (Whiz wit!). Follow Uncle John on a whirlwind tour of Pennsylvania from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and all points in between with fun articles, amazing facts, vital stats, hometown heroes, and quirky quizzes. Read about… * America’s first zoo* William Penn and his quest for a land of religious freedom* The birth of Little League Baseball* The true story of the Johnstown flood* Encountering bears and boars in the Pennsylvania wilderness* How Ben Franklin invented the political cartoon* The Liberty Bell legends--some of which are actually true* Rocky’s famous run, and other Pennsylvania movies* Incredible things that can happen “Only in PA” And much, much more!

An entertaining almanac of fun-filled information…for girls only.We locked the bad boys at the BRI in the water closet and let the fairer gender run things for a while. The result: For Girls Only! You’ll discover a secret stash of cheeky stories written for girls of all ages (but mostly pre-teens and teens). In what other book would you find fortune-telling tips through the ages, the recipe for Love Potion #9, and the origin of underwear? In no other book in the world! So unlock your inner goddess with . . .  * The woman who invented the bulletproof vest* The Hungarian countess who killed for her beauty secret* Ten teen gals who became millionaires (and spent it wisely)* Guns and roses: the real-life story of Annie Oakley* The not-so-glamorous life of a fashion model* The princess diaries: horrific tales of intermarriage among the royal families * What movie stars wear during “nude” scenes and other cinema secretsAnd much, much more! 

Why is our lucky 13th edition All-Purpose? Uncle John himself explains: “You can read this Bathroom Reader anywhere—in the obvious spot, in bed or, heck, by the pool or at work.” Why Extra-Strength? “Because of the mountains of research gathered, you can guess where, by our crackpot…I mean hotshot…staff.” Yes, APES (as we affectionately call it at the BRI) is filled to the rim with more than 500 pages of amazing facts, quotes, history, myths, brain teasers, origins, celebrity gossip, and our powerful brand of “uncanny” humor. Here are 13 reasons to read this book:1. Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of ten plus three2. Military surplus: The story of carrot cake3. The real-life inspiration behind Dracula4. Going Ape: The history of Tarzan 5. People who married themselves6. Politically incorrect toothpaste7. Legendary business blunders8. Hollywood’s biggest bombs9. Wide world of weird sports10. Dog food for thought11. The birth of the CD12. Dumb criminals13. Zappa’s LawAnd much, much more!