Weird, Wonderful World
It’s just about the oldest and most popular board game out there, enjoyed all over the world by people of all ages. Here’s the checkered history and some very moving facts about chess, the “game of kings.” • Historians think chess as we know it was first played in India in the 6th century C.E. Its […]
It seems like some foods — bananas, Hawaiian pizza, garlic bread — have been around forever. They’re actually quite new.
The newest Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader is out for 2025. It’s the 38th edition, and so here are 38 facts taken from its pages.
There are lots of words we all use everyday that we might be saying incorrectly. Here’s a guide to commonly mispronounced words.
Here’s a roundup of all the weirdest weird news stories that happened on a beach.
Here’s why your hot dog and Caprese salad consumption goes up so much during the summertime.
Every question you’ve ever had about milk, yogurt, and dairy products, answered by the experts.
For Canada Day, here’s a look at some beloved Canadian things that are virtually unknown down in the United States.
Tariffs are nothing new. Here’s a look at the history of tariffs, and how they’ve been used as economic tools ad loopholes.
Every wonder why we eat marshmallow rabbits, pretend eggs, and chocolate bunnies at Easter? Here the origins of those seasonal treats.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so these origin stories of classic, hot breakfast foods must be pretty important, too.
Here’s what’s definitely (okay, probably not really) going to happen in 2025, according to some psychics and sci-fi movies.
It’s the shortest day of the year, so we won’t take up too much of your time with this brief list of the shortest things to ever exist.
As we gather to celebrate the holidays with particular and important treats, let’s explore the origins of those Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa favorites.
It’s time for the biggest week in baseball — the World Series. Uncle John got hyped by answering these common questions about the October Classic.
Uncle John has been on the radio a lot this month talking about our 37th book, UNCLE JOHN’S ACTION-PACKED BATHROOM READER.
By Brian Boone September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a way to honor and elevate the contributions of U.S. citizens and residents with a Hispanic or Latin American background. Here then are some Hispanic and Latine inventors and scientists who changed the world with their creations and developments. ALEJANDRO ZAFFARONI […]
Uncle John is back with his 37th Bathroom Reader, full of trivia, facts, and stories to keep you occupied. Here’s how it came together.
