The Straight Dope

The Straight Dope Series

This series delves into the depths of human ignorance and misconception, uncovering the truth behind common myths and misunderstandings. With humor and meticulous research, it dissects a wide array of topics, from science and history to culture and health. Each installment is a journey toward clarifying complex questions, challenging readers to reconsider what they take for granted. It's a fascinating exploration of facts often buried beneath layers of misinformation.

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Cecil Adams

512 pages
18 hours of reading

"Smart, saucy answers...the kind of book you'd buy as a goofy present for your wackiest friend--and then keep."THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERSince 1973, the redoubtable Cecil Adams has collected, corrected, inspected, and dissected thousands of reader's questions, reporting his sagacious findings in the popular weekly column, THE STRAIGHT DOPE. His first book amazed millions. Now he returns with another incomparable compendium of fantastic facts, insouciant information, and delicious data on every subject of import to personkind: Is it true Thanksgiving was invented by the editor of HARPER'S BIZARRE...? Why do your fingers wrinkle in the bathtub...? and hundreds more burning questions explained at last!

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