Porcelain University: Bathroom Book 101

Welcome to Porcelain University, the book that makes you smarter with every bathroom break. Ever wondered why airplane windows are round? What your salary has to do with salt? Why flamingos are pink? How astronauts can email tools into space? Or whether elevators can really free-fall? Porcelain University: Bathroom Book 101 has the answers to those questions, plus hundreds more you never thought to ask. Discover little-known histories, unexpected word origins, and the hidden “why” behind the world around us. Consider this your crash course in becoming the most interesting person in the room. - 500+ quick facts. Learn how things work, why we say certain phrases, the mysteries of the human body, science, history, culture, crime, and more.- Read it your way. Browse by subject, flip to a random page, or follow whatever sparks your curiosity. Every fact stands on its own, so you can learn something weird, useful, or conversation-worthy in just a few minutes.- A gift they’ll actually use. Perfect for birthdays, Father’s Day, white elephant exchanges, trivia lovers, and anyone who appreciates smart humor or a good gag gift.- Made to be left out. A bathroom reader and toilet book that’s clever without being crass, and entertaining enough to earn a permanent spot on your porcelain throne. Take your seat, turn the page, and see what you’ll learn before you flush.