Return of the Straight Dope

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

"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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine
Published: 04/12/1994
ISBN: 9780345381118
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.48h x 6.50w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Booklist 03/15/1994 pg. 1304
Publishers Weekly 02/21/1994 pg. 246
School Library Journal 08/01/1994