Return of the Straight Dope

by Cecil Adams

Paperback, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

031.02

Publication

Ballantine Books (1994), Edition: 1, Paperback, 448 pages

Description

"When inquiring minds want to know, there is someone to turn to for an answer." WALL STREET JOURNAL Cecil Adams's first two books covered everything from the real lyrics to "Louie, Louie," to whatever became of Einstein's brain. You probably thought you couldn't stand any more genius in one lifetime. Well, fasten your intellectual seat belts! Inside you'll find 100% guaranteed top quality brilliance on every page, as he winsomely and wisely answers questions like these: Can people really hear radio broadcasts through their teeth? What does Queen Elizabeth carry in that purse, anyway? So how DO porcupines mate? And many more. When you hear the answers, you'll be glad someone asked the questions.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Heather19

I wasn't sure how this one would stack up against the original (this is the third, but the 2nd book is still on my wishlist), but it's just as awesome and funny and informational!

Made the mistake of taking this book to work with me, and couldn't put it down. Laughed out loud and had people looking

at me. Must've made a hundred noises that amount to "yup" and "interesting" and such. Cecil Adams doesn't just give the facts, he does it in a way that keeps it interesting and funny at the same time, while bending your mind just enough (the science section almost broke my brain!). Wonderful, wonderful book.

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