With topics ranging from history and science to pop culture, wordplay, and modern mythology, Heavy Duty is sure to amaze and entertain the loyal legions of throne sitters. Read about…Sideshow secretsThe worst movie ever madeThe hidden dangers of watching the Super BowlThe father of the shopping mallThe physics of breakfast cerealHow to speak dog, and how to crack a safeThe unluckiest train ride of all timeThe origins of casino gamesPowering your car with peeKeith Moon, bathroom bomberAnd much, much more!

    Yes, loyal Throne Room readers, these 432 all-new pages of pure crazy will shock and confound you…and make your side split open from laughing. (Uncle John takes no legal responsibilities for split sides.) So fire up your egg-beater, strap on your tin-foil hat, and plunge on into… * The secret government plot to poison Earth’s skies* Animal-human hybrids and what role they’ll have in society* “Sexy Finding Nemo” and other inappropriate Halloween costumes* A cow that eats chicken, therapeutic snake massages, and killer kangaroos* The lady who married the Eiffel Tower, and the man who hugs and kisses his car* Enjoying the world’s craziest festivals--where you can eat fried lamb testicles, ride on a ship through the desert, or pierce your skin with a bicycle* Jackasses who copied Jackass and barely lived to tell about it* How to tell if you have Exploding Head Syndrome* Decoding the Mayan Prophecy* Clergy gone wildAnd much, much more!

    These 508 pages will breathe life into history’s most famous (and most unusual) stories. From the Stone Age to the Internet Age, some quick takes on must-know topics that will reveal the surprising connections among history’s greatest--and strangest--events. History buffs, trivia hounds, and readers looking for an educational snack will love this fun format. Here’s what you’ll find in this great book: * 2 famous pioneering trails* 3 one-armed men who lent a hand* 4 famous folks who literally died laughing* 5 horrifying medieval punishments* 6 photographic firsts* 7 hotel rooms where history was made* 8 disgusting secret ingredients* 9 famous trains* 10 places you can’t go* 11 disasters that changed the world* 12 fast food firsts And much, much more!

    Inside, you'll find crazy facts, unbelievable (yet true) stories, and some of the creepiest trivia you'll ever encouter, including: •Gruesome Torture Devices •Mass Hysteria Outbreaks •Unbelievable Miniatures •Disturbingly Scary Clowns •Outer Space Mysteries •Astonishing Aphrodisiacs •Disgusting Ancient Jobs •Spooky Sports Curses •Mail-Order-Bride Shockers •Brutal Pope Deaths •Outrageous Wedding Locales •Grossest Edible Animals •Appalling Religious Practices and much, much more.

    . . into the Great White North! RaincoastHey, Canada! Uncle John salutes you!For 25 years, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader has been wildly popular in Canada, so we decided to dedicate an entire edition to our friends in the Great White North--even though much of the continental U.S. is north of Canada’s southernmost point. That misconception--and a whole lot more--is revealed in this loving ode to a friendly nation with a colorful history and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Whether you’re a true Canuck, or just always wanted to be one, Yukon count on us to deliver great bathroom reading! Read about… * Stealing the Stanley Cup (literally)* The origins of Tim Hortons and Kraft dinners* Jellied moose nose and other Canadian delicacies* Move over Napa: the story of Canadian “ice wine”* The government’s secret official UFO division* Canada’s homegrown rock ’n’ roll bands* All about those dam beavers* The answer to Canada’s most burning question: Does Santa Claus really have his own postal code?And much, much more!

    . . when you were little, you learned that everyone poops. But did you ever discover how much? Well, sit down on that cold porcelain throne and get ready to laugh your butt off at the most amazing, hilarious, need-to-go facts on the one thing everyone does--but nobody talks about. Filled to the rim with piles of fascinating dirty fun, this illustrated kids' book for grown-ups answers all the questions you never thought to ask: •How do astronauts poop in space? •Where does poop go after you flush? •Why can I see the corn but not the chicken? •Can I light my poop on fire? •Who invented the first flushing toilet? •What's the poop on Michael Jackson, Elvis and John Wayne?

    It's an illustrated collection of short articles that present thumbnail descriptions of vampire bats, the Frankenstein monster, the spooky tunnels beneath the streets of Paris, the Dracula legend, and much more. Each two-page spread is devoted to a separate category of factual or fictitious creature, such as Vampires, Skeletons, Werewolves, Zombies, and others. Kids will also find fact lists of descriptive details about terrifying beings, and even ghoulish jokes, such as: " Why doesn't Dracula have any friends? Because he's a pain in the neck. " The color illustrations on every page are comically creepy.

    More facts! Less substance! This cornucopia of amazingly pointless facts and figures will have you marveling at all the things you never needed to know.There's no good reason for you to know...? that Mickey Mouse was banned in Romania. ? that a company sells bikinis made from salmon skin. ? that Brigham Young had fifty-five wives. ? that the Romans used to pay their legions in salt.But we'll tell you anyway, along with...? where the world's largest ant colony is. ? which country invented figure skating. ? the name of America's bestselling ice cream brand. ? how many muscles make up the tongue.

    Readers find out about jobs that get you dirty, like hot tar roofing, and jobs that aren't for the faint of heart, like embalming. This is an accurate and engaging book that is sure to get even the most reluctant reader turning the pages.

    Frank Sinatra's mother was a convicted felon. Bugs Bunny was born in Brooklyn. The average American home contains $90 in loose change. It is illegal to use the American flag in advertising.And there's no good reason to also discover...Which game show host previously worked as a garbageman. Which day of week is the most popular to rob a bank. Which millionaire loaned his kidnapped grandson ransom money at 4 percent interest. Which country once had a dog for a king.

    

    Stuff your brain to the brim with conversation starters, cultural tidbits and important knowledge about our world.

    Read this book to find out more about how we encounter links to the ancient world every day.

    We hope that each and every page inspires you to say the book's name: AMAZING!  Some of the amazing things you'll see:• the true face of Golden King Tutankhamun revealed through DNA scans and forensic reconstruction• all the letters of the alphabet on butterfly wings• how New York City looked more than 400 years ago• unlikely animal friendships, including the dog and the fish• the adreneline-rushing sport of parkour and how it all began• apes laugh when tickled and chimpanzees mourn their dead• the real spiderman, who climbs skyscrapers without ropes• that more people die from falling out of bed than from shark attacks• the incredible story of the skydiving dog ...plus 90 more stories that will WOW you.Nat Geo Amazing! will have no trouble grabbing your attention and never letting go. This 192-page collection of the world's most fascinating information is the must-have companion to a new National Geographic Channel series of the same name on Fridays at 7 PM (check local listings).