The trivia gurus behind the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series plumb the depths of history in this compendium of easily digestible diversions.




Whether you're a history buff, or you just like reading great stories, you'll see the past in a whole new light after reading Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into History. Uncle John uncovers the truth behind some of history's most persistent myths and flushes out information you were never taught in school.





Where else could you learn about the 10 most-forgotten people in history, mistakes that led to great discoveries, and how a certain fish had a hand (er, fin) in beating Napoleon? Read all about...


• The short history of underwear

• Odd deaths of famous figures

• Abe Lincoln, fashion icon

• The real Lady Godiva

• Royal inbreeds and promiscuous popes

• The true story of Braveheart

And much more!

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