Return of the Straight Dope"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. |
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User Review - Heather19 - LibraryThingI 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 ... Read full review
Contents
In the Beginning | 3 |
The Human Animal | 27 |
Strange Beliefs | 62 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Return of the Straight Dope |
| Author | Cecil Adams |
| Editor | Ed Zotti |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books, 1994 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Dec 29, 2006 |
| ISBN | 0345381114, 9780345381118 |
| Length | 433 pages |
| Subjects | › › Humor / Form / Essays Humor / Form / Parodies Reference / Questions & Answers Reference / Trivia |
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