Review: fascinating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 30, 2012
Ever wonder where common sayings or rituals come from such as saying "Bottoms up" when drinking for why we toast people? Well, if you didn't, you may start to after a few pages into this book. I never before paid much attention to why I say certain things but this book is so full of funny, strange and fascinating facts about the history of random phrases, urban legends and even odd food facts that it really made me think about things differently. It's not just a boring reference book either. Albert Jack really knows how to find the most interesting parts of the history and present it in an amusing way that makes this book very enjoyable to read.