{"id":19,"date":"2002-07-30T19:46:47","date_gmt":"2002-07-30T19:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plan.thewoottons.com\/?p=19"},"modified":"2002-07-30T19:46:47","modified_gmt":"2002-07-30T19:46:47","slug":"toilet-treasure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plan.thewoottons.com\/?p=19","title":{"rendered":"Toilet Treasure"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve been spending a lot of time on the toilet lately – and not for why
\nyou’d imagine. It seems that my habit of reading on the can has
\ngrown a bit worse because of a recent purchase: Uncle John’s
\nBathroom Reader –
\nPlunges into History<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plunges into History<\/i> is a book specifically created for perusal on
\nthe porcelain bowl. It’s basically a collection of short stories of 1 to 3
\npages that can be read individually. In this case, the stories themselves
\nare packed full of interesting little historical tidbits – normally taking the
\nhumourous route of storytelling when available.<\/p>\n

Some of my favorite topics include the perks of the black plague and the
\n“Dirty Secrets in the History of Hygiene”; let’s just say that you don’t
\nwant to know where the phrase “getting the wrong end of the stick”
\noriginated. Each story is well written and I get something out of each
\none. Sometimes its just a laugh but one day it may the winning answer
\nin Trivial Pursuit.<\/p>\n

My only problem with the book is the fact that the individual writers don’t
\nget any credit for their work. The book is rather gargantuan for one
\nof its type, clocking in at nearly 500 pages, and it is obvious that more
\nthan one writer contributed. However, no measures are taken to present
\nto the reader the authors whose time and effort went into digging up the
\nneat little facts at hand.<\/p>\n

Regardless, the book comes highly recommended. It has kept me glued to
\nmy seat, so to speak, and that is quite a task when I’m busy with other
\nbusiness. Not since I was being potty trained did I learn so much within
\nthe walls of the bathroom. Take that as you may.<\/p>\n

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