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Bathroom Book of Oregon Trivia

Author: Mark Thorburn

Publisher:

Published: 2007-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781897278222

Oregon is full of fascinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful characters: Portland State University student Carolyn Davidson was paid $35 for designing the Nike "swoosh" logo, Oregon has named the hazelnut as its official state nut, and the state grows 99 percent of the entire U.S. commercial crop, The world's smallest official park, Mill Ends Park in Portland, measuring two feet across, was created for leprechauns to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day and as a place to hold snail races, In the days of the Old West, ladies of the evening would set up tents in a meadow in Harney County, which eventually was dubbed Whorehouse Meadows, Portland native Matt Groening is the creator of The Simpsons TV show, At 8000 feet. Hell's Canyon is the deepest river-cut gorge in the U.S., Crater Lake, formed more than 6500 years ago in the remains of an ancient volcano, is the deepest lake in the U.S., The world's largest hairball is on display at a museum in Mt. Angel. And so much more... Book jacket.

Bathroom Book of Southern California

Author: Seana Graham

Publisher: Blue Bike Books

Published: 2007-05-29

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781897278291

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Southern California is full of fascinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful characters: The Gaslamp Quarter, at one time called "The Stingaree," was once San Diego's red-light district, R2D2, robot of Star Wars fame, left an imprint of its tread marks in a paving stone in the famous forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, The Hollywood Bowl is the world's largest outdoor amphitheater, A law still on the books states that it is illegal to drive, more than 2000 sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time, House prices in Los Angeles County and Orange County are 11 times the median local income, Glen Campbell temporarily replaced Beach Boys' leader Brian Wilson after Wilson's breakdown in 1964, In the early days of Universal Studios, tour participants could buy produce on the lot, which still showed its origins as a chicken farm, World-famous San Diego Zoo houses more than 4000 animals of 800 species. And so much more... Book jacket.

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Fake Facts

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Portable Press

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781607105596

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From the market leader in true facts comes a big book of hilariously false information. The crackpot staff of the Bathroom Readers’ Institute is out of control. After 25 years of laboriously researching facts and verifying them and then verifying them again, Uncle John’s mischievous minions decided to blow off a little steam. The result: Fake Facts. It’s stuff that isn’t even remotely true--we just made it sound real. Why? Because it’s really funny. Fake Facts is 228 pages of origins, facts, weird products, strange diseases, kooky fads, slang terms, historical oddities, and other fascinating bits of information that are too good to be true…because they aren’t true. So put aside your BS detector and settle in to read about: * The ill-fated “Vice President For a Day” for kids program * How the overfishing of dolphins led to the canned tuna industry * “Crumble,” “plaidsy,” “benji,” and other British slang * Abandoned rules of early baseball, and obscure rules of grammar * How early vegetarians gave Boston its “Beantown” nickname * The secret superpowers of twins * James Joyce’s unpublished sci-fi trilogy * Unicorns, wizards, and pirates galore And lots more falsified fun!

Uncle John's Fourth Bathroom Reader

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1991-10-15

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780312064846

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With nearly half a million of previous volumes sold, the evidence is overflowing: Americans know where to go for the best in bathroom reading. Uncle John is clearly the lavatory librarian of choice. Features TV quotes, fun facts, oddball tales, and insightful articles about the world around us.

Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1989-10-15

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780312034467

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It's time to "go with the flow" once again with the second smash Bathroom Reader. This new compendium of stories, anecdotes, rumors, proverbs, and other bathroom reading is divided into Short, Medium and Long, enabling each reader to choose the amount of time he wishes to remain on the throne.

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 1607104636

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The trivia gurus behind the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series plumb the depths of history in this compendium of easily digestible diversions. Whether you’re a history buff, or you just like reading great stories, you’ll see the past in a whole new light after reading Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into History. Uncle John uncovers the truth behind some of history’s most persistent myths and flushes out information you were never taught in school. Where else could you learn about the 10 most-forgotten people in history, mistakes that led to great discoveries, and how a certain fish had a hand (er, fin) in beating Napoleon? Read all about . . . The short history of underwear Odd deaths of famous figures Abe Lincoln, fashion icon The real Lady Godiva Royal inbreeds and promiscuous popes The true story of Braveheart And much more!

Uncle John's Third Bathroom Reader

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1990-10-15

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780312045869

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The first two volumes of were runaway successes, proving one and for all the importance of the bathroom reader among the book-buying public. But one can never have to much bathroom reading available, so Uncle John has once more taken up pen and roll to bring this latest volume in the popular series.

Oregon Trivia

Author: Mark Thorburn

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781989209240

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Enjoy this rich and entertaining collection of facts about the colorful people and places of Oregon. Read about the town that has a bluebird house in front of every home, the best place in the world to windsurf, the world's smallest official park and the Oregon community where it's illegal to box with a kangaroo. And so much more...

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Pennsylvania

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-07-15

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1607106612

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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!

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: History's Lists

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-08-15

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 1607106647

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Lots and lots of lists of quick and quirky historical facts, from the Stone Age to the Internet Age! Leave it to Uncle John to find a new way to make history fun and exciting! This quirky collection of lists is the latest volume in the Bathroom Reader’s bestselling history series. Over 500 fact-packed pages will breathe life into history’s most famous (and most unusual) stories. History buffs, trivia hounds, and readers looking for an educational snack will love learning about some of history’s greatest—and strangest—events. In one great book, you’ll find: * Two famous pioneering trails * Three one-armed men who lent a hand * Four famous folks who literally died laughing * Five horrifying medieval punishments * Six photographic firsts * Seven hotel rooms where history was made * Eight disgusting secret ingredients * Nine famous trains * Ten places you can’t go * Eleven disasters that changed the world * Twelve fast food firsts, and much, much more!