Cover of Uncle John's Fast-Acting Long-Lasting Bathroom Reader

Uncle John's Fast-Acting Long-Lasting Bathroom Reader

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The dedicated researchers at the Bathroom Readers' Institute return with some fast-acting, long-lasting relief for fans who have been suffering without a new infusion of trademark trivia and obscure facts. Flush with all the usual useless (and occasionally useful) information readers have come to expect, the book eliminates boredom from the daily routine. Ever wonder what to do with Preparation H besides the obvious? Want to learn more about celebrity jailbirds or the history of the RV? Then it's time to take the plunge! Other topics include the worst general of World War II, the origin of the shopping mall, space food, project invisibility, and famous Super Bowl ads.

Genre
humor
Audience
adult
Length
long · 522 pages

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