{"product_id":"return-of-the-straight-dope-9780345381118","title":"Return of the Straight Dope","description":"\"When inquiring minds want to know, there is someone to turn to for an answer.\"\u003cbr\u003eWALL STREET JOURNAL\u003cbr\u003eCecil 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cecil Adams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ballantine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/12\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.48h x 6.50w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780345381118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/1994 pg. 1304\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/21\/1994 pg. 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCecil Adams\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Straight Dope, More of the Straight Dope, Return of the Straight Dope, Triumph of the Straight Dope, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Straight Dope Tells All.\u003c\/i\u003e All of Cecil's dealings with the public are handled by his editor and confidant, Ed Zotti, author of \u003ci\u003eKnow It All!\u003c\/i\u003e, who has been sworn to secrecy. Consequently, little is known about Cecil's private life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlug Signorino\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator best known for his cartoons in \u003ci\u003eThe Straight Dope\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ballantine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40042161111155,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_917bded4-6a28-477c-a08b-7c9b7754a50d.jpg?v=1651014866","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/return-of-the-straight-dope-9780345381118","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}