Because I Said So! : The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales, and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids (Paperback)

from MartinBodek

Ken Jennings is screamingly funny. Not geekishly funny or nerdishly funny. Just plain really, seriously funny. This book is like Mythbusters in print, which is worth mentioning, because besides for his great sense of humor and fine research, he gives the show, The Straight Dope, and Snopes.com th...

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Despite the easy accessibility of information, we're still passing on old-wives' tales. Some are wise, some not so. Jennings collected a bunch of stuff his parents told him, he catches himself telling his kids, and some other tidbits of advice from friends & online. Then he researched many of the...

from A_Reader_of_Fictions

Today I drove up to Asheville, NC for a book signing with a whole bunch of authors, including Lenore Appelhans and Beth Revis. On the way, I finished up this audiobook in the car. Expect this to be a short review, both because I've got things to do and because there's not a whole lot to say.Basic...

from HenryJOlsen

A breezy, lighthearted read. Ken Jennings' dry wit resonates with me. And now, next time my mom tells me to eat my carrots, I can wave this book in her face. Take that, mom!Not groundbreaking or original, but lots of fun!

from Kavinay

Jennings' book is like a mirror-universe version of John Hodgman's explanatory epics.