Why is our lucky 13th edition All-Purpose? Uncle John himself explains: “You can read this Bathroom Reader anywhere—in the obvious spot, in bed or, heck, by the pool or at work.” Why Extra-Strength? “Because of the mountains of research gathered, you can guess where, by our crackpot…I mean hotshot…staff.” Yes, APES (as we affectionately call it at the BRI) is filled to the rim with more than 500 pages of amazing facts, quotes, history, myths, brain teasers, origins, celebrity gossip, and our powerful brand of “uncanny” humor. Here are 13 reasons to read this book:Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of ten plus threeMilitary surplus: The story of carrot cakeThe real-life inspiration behind DraculaGoing Ape: The history of TarzanPeople who married themselvesPolitically incorrect toothpasteLegendary business blundersHollywood’s biggest bombsWide world of weird sportsDog food for thoughtThe birth of the CDDumb criminalsZappa’s LawAnd much, much more!