| Return of the Straight Dope: Still More from the Popular Newspaper Column Contributor(s): Adams, Cecil (Author), Signorino, Slug (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0345381114 ISBN-13: 9780345381118 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $21.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1994 Annotation: "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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Trivia - Reference | Questions & Answers - Humor | Form - Essays |
| Dewey: 031.02 |
| LCCN: 93090463 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.5" W x 8.48" (1.30 lbs) 448 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |