Return of the Straight Dope

The Straight Dope

by Cecil Adams

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Trivia, Reference, Humor

433 pages, Hardcover

First published April 12, 1994

Reviews

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hardly remember reading this (I'm writing this review five years since I read it) but I like the truth. I have a vague memory of a couple things I disagreed with in terms of the authors methodology in obtaining certain information, but largely the fact-checking seemed accurate and getting to the bottom of misconceptions is always good.

[Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Straight Dope books are a textbook case of diminishing returns. The first one is great fun, and the second only a little less successful (because a little more uneven). But once you get to this book the whole thing is starting to feel tired.

[Jeremy H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still funny!

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Acquired 2000
City Lights Book Shop, London, Ontario

[Angela Clayton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another classic from the files of straight dope.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cecil explores questions you always wanted to know but were too refined to ask...

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for the trivia minded...Like me

[SC · Rating 3 out of 5]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/11074825

[Kaethe · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of Cecil Adam's witty answers to odd questions.

[Stuart Langridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent collection of Straight Dope columns, although they're all available online now anyway.

[Fishface · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome! Answers to all of life's questions, of every size and shape. delivered with the perfect mocking edge by Cecil Adams.

[Chris Ellis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty typical Straight Dope book - some questions are of interest to me and some I skim over, but overall an interesting read