This is an excerpt from our new book: The Wise Book of Whys, available in: Print | Kindle | Nook | Audiobook One Moon “day” […]
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Why Do Men’s and Women’s Clothes Have the Buttons on the Opposite Sides?
Matt asks: Why do men’s and women’s shirts and pants have the buttons on the opposite sides? When did this start? As with so many […]
Our YouTube Channel
Prank Calling the Pope- The Blue Box, “Woz,” and Steve Jobs
In this video from our new YouTube channel (click here to subscribe), we take a look at Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak’s first business together- […]
Myths and Misconceptions
Why Are You Not Supposed to Use Twice Boiled Water for Tea?
Jeremy W. asks: Is it true that drinking tea made from twice boiled water is bad for you? There’s a rather persistent idea that “reboiling” […]
Infographic
10 Bizarre Facts- Part 6
Embed This Infographic [Source: Today I Found Out] For Part 1 of this series go here: 10 Bizarre Facts For Part 2 of this series […]
Answers
What Happens if You Leave Your House to a Pet in Your Will?
Ross T. asks: When people leave a house to their pet cat or dog, do the pets really get the house? How are things like […]
Know It
You Should Know About Jury Nullification
Since before the U.S. was a country, juries in the American system of justice were being impaneled to be the “triers of evidence,” or as […]
Articles
Why Do Men’s and Women’s Clothes Have the Buttons on the Opposite Sides?
Matt asks: Why do men’s and women’s shirts and pants have the buttons on the opposite sides? When did this start? As with so many […]
Educational Videos
Why is Poindexter Slang for Nerd, Why Some Pages are “Intentionally Left Blank”, The Great Emu War of 1932 and More
In this week’s “best of” our YouTube channel, we share why “poindexter” is slang for nerd and why some pages in books are “intentionally left […]
Quick Facts
The Truth About the Road Not Taken, The Rose / Star Trek connection, What “Trump” Means in the UK, and more in Yet Another 10 Quick Facts
1006) While Amanda McBroom is probably best known for her role as Judge Advocate General Captain Philippa Louvois in what is generally considered one of […]
This Day in History
From Slave to Saint, The Story of Patrick
After St. Patrick’s death on March 17, 461, his story was largely forgotten. It took centuries for him to attain mythological status, and even at […]
Science
Why the Same Side of the Moon Always Faces the Earth
This is an excerpt from our new book: The Wise Book of Whys, available in: Print | Kindle | Nook | Audiobook One Moon “day” […]
Entertainment
Behind the Hits: Soundtrack Cuts
The following is an article from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Movie soundtracks have long generated popular songs, from “Stayin’ Alive” to “Whistle While You Work,” […]
History
The CIA’s Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test That Went Horribly Wrong
The following is an article from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader For decades rumors have swirled around the CIA’s testing of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in […]
Language
The Surprisingly Interesting Reason Chicago is Called the “Windy City”
On a particularly blustery February South Side day, it is easy to understand why the city of Chicago has the nickname of the “Windy City.” […]
People
Chanel No. 1
The following is an article from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader You’ve heard that clothes make the man? Meet the suit that made the woman. Gabrielle […]
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Why Do Men’s and Women’s Clothes Have the Buttons on the Opposite Sides?
Matt asks: Why do men’s and women’s shirts and pants have the buttons on the opposite sides? When did this start? As with so many […]
Facts Lists
The Truth About the Road Not Taken, The Rose / Star Trek connection, What “Trump” Means in the UK, and more in Yet Another 10 Quick Facts
1006) While Amanda McBroom is probably best known for her role as Judge Advocate General Captain Philippa Louvois in what is generally considered one of […]
