What did we use before toilet paper?
Subtitle: 195 curious questions & intriguing answers
By: Andrew Thompson
Publisher: Bristol Park Books; Ulysses Press; BRISTOL PARK BOOKS
Published: 2012
Place of publication: NYC, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9780884865070
Subjects: Questions and answers; Curiosities and wonders
Other titles: Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Description: A witty tome of trivia aims to captivate and surprise readers by answering such questions as: Why is New York called the Big Apple?; Did the Romans have toga parties?; Why don't you ever see baby pigeons?; Why are yawns contagious?; and, Was Nostradamus ever right about anything?
Notes: "First published in the U.K. in 2006 as: Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets? by John blake Publishing, Ltd."--Title page verso.
Table of contents: title: Why is the sky blue?; title: Why are moths attracted to lights?; title: Can the Great Wall of China be seen from space?; title: Why were neckties invented?; title: What causes jet lag and how can it be prevented and cured?; title: Why do we yawn and why is it contagious?; title: What is a blue moon?; title: Does water travel down the drain in different directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?; title: Do you get wetter when walking in the rain than you do when running?; title: Is one dog year equal to seven human years?; title: Why do buses often come in threes?; title: Why do women talk more than men do, but can't read maps as well as men?; title: Why do people need sleep?; title: Is the drink Red Bull dangerous?; title: Why do people often wake up just before the alarm?; title: Do we really use only 10 percent of our brains?; title: How do mobile phones work?; title: Was the 1959 moon landing a fake?; title: When did the game Rock, Paper, Scissors begin?; title: Why do people twitch as they fall asleep?; title: What is the common cold and how is it cured?; title: What is the Internet and how does it differ from the World Wide Web?; title: When was toilet paper invented and what was used before then?; title: Why do people dream?; title: How similar are humans to apes?; title: Who wrote the Bible, and when?; title: Where does the saying "As mad as a hatter" come from?; title: Why do women and not men take birth control pills?; title: Why do people have tonsils?; title: How intelligent are dolphins?; title: How do people count cards in casinos?; title: Why do some coins have ridges around the edge?; title: Did Robin Hood actually exist?; title: Where did the term "rock 'n' roll" come from?; title: Why is the professional baseball championship called the World Series?; title: How do people pick locks?; title: What is the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?; title: Do hair and fingernails continue to grow after people have died?; title: Why do people cry?; title: Can babies hear voices while inside the womb?; title: Are cats and dogs colorblind?; title: How do people speed-read?; title: Was Nostradamus able to predict the future?; title: What is subliminal advertising and does it work?; title: Why does the date for Easter change?; title: How do salmon find their exact birthplace?; title: What is the origin of the term "rule of thumb"; title: Where did the name "Ku Klux Klan" originate?; title: How do rabbits and hares differ?; title: What is the small thing that hangs at the back of the mouth?; title: What is the difference between an ocean and a sea?; title: Why is New York City called "the Big Apple"?; title: Why do men and women gain weight in different parts of the body?; title: What makes a valuable diamond?; title: Why do whales beach themselves?; title: Why does coffee keep you awake?; title: Why do phone numbers in movies all start with 555?; title: Why is bellybutton lint generally blue?; title: How did the marathon race begin?; title: What are aphrodisiacs and do they work?; title: Why does human hair turn gray?; title: Why does catnip affect cats?; title: How do mirrors work?; title: Why is Friday the 13th thought to be unlucky?; title: How did the word "shit" originate?; title: How can you tell if someone is lying?; title: Why do men feel sleepy after sex?; title: Why do snooze alarms go off every nine minutes?; title: Why is "God bless you" said after a sneeze?; title: Why can't you tickle yourself?; title: Why do bottles of tequila contain worms?; title: Why do many prices end in ninety-nine cents?; title: What is the difference between AIDS and HIV?; title: How can direction be found without a compass?; title: Where did the fabric denim originate and why is it stitched with orange thread?; title: Why do people have appendixes?; title: Why do golf balls have dimples?; title: What is the origin of the term "OK"?; title: Does an elephant truly never forget?; title: Why does sweat smell?; title: Why does metal rust?; title: Why do we have earwax?; title: Why do people shrink with age?; title: Why do men have nipples?; title: What is acid rain and what causes it?; title: What is the purpose of pubic hair and why is it curly?; title: Does chewing gum really take seven years to digest?; title: Why did Kentucky Fried Chicken change its name to KFC?; title: Is drinking too much water bad for you?; title: Why are unidentified people called John and Jane Doe?; title: What is Coca-Cola made from and did it once contain cocaine?; title: How do crocodiles and alligators differ?; title: Why did the Romans wear togas?; title: Why do we hiccup, and what causes them?; title: Why do onions make people cry?; title: Can it be too cold to snow?; title: Why is getting married called "tying the knot"?; title: Why do people stick out their tongues while concentrating?; title: How does the Atkins diet work?; title: What makes stomachs growl?; title: Why do some people sometimes see "stars"?; title: Is chocolate addictive?; title: Is using a tanning bed bad for your skin?; title: How does Viagra work?; title: Why is a dollar called a "buck"?; title: Where do flies and mosquitoes go in winter?; title: Why are people's eyes different colors?; title: Does shaved hair grow back thicker and darker?; title: What are rainbows and how are they formed?; title: Do swimming pools really contain a chemical that reveals urine?; title: How did the saying "dressed to the nines" originate?; title: Why do people get dizzy if spun around?; title: What causes "ringing" in the ears?; title: What are the origins of the hamburger and the hot dog?; title: What is menstrual synchrony and does it exist?; title: Does water pressure plummet during television commercials during the Super Bowl?; title: Why do restaurants allow you to taste wine before buying it?; title: What is the history of St. Valentine's Day?; title: What are computer viruses and how do they work?; title: Why does alcohol cause people to urinate so much?; title: When was lipstick invented and what was its original purpose?; title: Why does the sound of scraping fingernails make people cringe?; title: What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?; title: How did the word "cocktail" originate for some alcoholic drinks?; title: Why is it thought that blonde women have more fun?; title: Why is the pirate flag called the "Jolly Roger"?; title: Why does the penis shrink when it's cold?; title: Is the Caesar salad named after Julius Caesar?; title: What is snot and why is it sometimes green?; title: How do flies land and walk upside down?; title: Why is a rabbit's foot considered good luck?; title: Does speaking to plants encourage them to grow?; title: What makes people get motion sickness?; title: What is the horizon and is the distance to it always the same?; title: Why do pregnant women get morning sickness?; title: What is the origin of the tattoo?; title: What causes people's ears to pop?; title: What is the G spot and where is it?; title: How do hummingbirds hover?; title: What is cancer?; title: Why do you never see baby pigeons?; title: Why do people get acne?; title: How did the "missionary position" get its name?; title: Why don't igloos melt on the inside?; title: Does wearing tight underwear affect a man's sperm count?; title: Where does the expression "pipe dreams" come from?; title: Why are parrots the only birds that talk?; title: Why do people sneeze?; title: Does sitting close to the TV or reading in poor light ruin your eyes?; title: How did April Fool's Day originate?; title: What is the difference between monkeys and apes?; title: How can you tell if someone is flirting with you?; title: Why is the number thirteen referred to as a "baker's dozen"?; title: When and where did the game of chess originate?; title: Why are the terms "bull" and "bear" used in connection with the stock market?; title: What are the JFK assassination theories?; title: Why does alcohol make people drunk?; title: Does penis size vary depending on race?; title: What makes animals warm- or cold-blooded?; title: Why do pepper shakers have more holes than salt shakers do?; title: What is the difference between a donkey, an ass and a mule?; title: Is suicide illegal?; title: How do microwave ovens cook food?; title: Is homosexuality a genetic trait?; title: Did Dracula really exist?; title: Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets?; title: Why do men often shiver after urinating?; title: What are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?; title: What causes a heart attack?; title: Why do some beer heads disappear faster than others?; title: What is hypnosis and is it possible?; title: Where does the word "hooray" come from?; title: Why are some men more likely to cheat on their partners than women are?; title: Do camel humps contain water?; title: What is gravity and Einstein's theory of relativity?; title: Why do people crave salt, and why is too much considered bad for you?; title: Are green potato chips poisonous?; title: What is the difference between an herb and a spice?; title: Do taxi drivers have better than average memories?; title: Can stress cause illness or death?; title: How can water be found in dry conditions?; title: Why does the sound of running water give people the urge to urinate?; title: Where did the term "red herring" originate?; title: What are the greenhouse effect and global warming?; title: Why was Stonehenge built?; title: Why is the Mona Lisa painting so famous?; title: What are crop circles and what causes them?; title: Why do people say "Cheers" and clink glasses before drinking?; title: How can a fire be lit without matches?; title: What evidence exists about the Loch Ness monster?; title: What is sea level and does it vary?; title: What is the best way to immobilize or kill a person using bare hands?; title: What caused the two World Wars?; title: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?