1001 Facts That Will Scare the S#*t Out of You by Cary McNeal. With the subtitle, The Ultimate Bathroom Reader.
As the title suggests, this is a collection of facts. They cover all topics, from food and drink, to the human body, to the weather and insects. Each fact has at least one source given, so you know the author isn't making them up.
But the unique thing about this book is that each fact is followed by a humourous comment from the author. The comment is often sarcastic, or reads like it should be delivered in a serious, dry tone.
Example from the front cover: Of the people who use personal ads for dating, thirty-five percent are married. Hey, we all forget things sometimes.
Being surrounded by people with this type of humour, I found the comments quite amusing. It was like my brother was sitting with me, adding his own bit to each fact. They definitely made the book more than just a dry read.
Rating: 4/5
Source: Local library
Hee hee! This sounds funny. I might have to check it out.
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