8 Foods That Aren’t Old As You Might Think They Are
It seems like some foods — bananas, Hawaiian pizza, garlic bread — have been around forever. They’re actually quite new.
Weird, Wonderful World
38 Trivia Bits from Uncle John’s 38th Bathroom Reader
The newest Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader is out for 2025. It’s the 38th edition, and so here are 38 facts taken from its pages.
Misspeaking Frankly: Commonly Used Words You Might be Saying Wrong
There are lots of words we all use everyday that we might be saying incorrectly. Here’s a guide to commonly mispronounced words.
Life’s a Beach: Weird News from the Water’s Edge
Here’s a roundup of all the weirdest weird news stories that happened on a beach.
Make Yourself a Plate at Uncle John’s Backyard Barbecue
Here’s why your hot dog and Caprese salad consumption goes up so much during the summertime.
Milking it For All it’s Worth: A Very Dairy Q&A
Every question you’ve ever had about milk, yogurt, and dairy products, answered by the experts.
When Canadian Institutions Are American Obscurities
For Canada Day, here’s a look at some beloved Canadian things that are virtually unknown down in the United States.
The Wild and Wacky World of Tariffs
Tariffs are nothing new. Here’s a look at the history of tariffs, and how they’ve been used as economic tools ad loopholes.
Peeps, Crème Eggs, and Chocolate Bunnies: Where Easter Candy Comes From
Every wonder why we eat marshmallow rabbits, pretend eggs, and chocolate bunnies at Easter? Here the origins of those seasonal treats.
Uncle John is Serving Up Hot Breakfast Facts
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so these origin stories of classic, hot breakfast foods must be pretty important, too.
Welcome to Life in 2025
Here’s what’s definitely (okay, probably not really) going to happen in 2025, according to some psychics and sci-fi movies.
The Shortest Things That Ever Existed
It’s the shortest day of the year, so we won’t take up too much of your time with this brief list of the shortest things to ever exist.
Grab a Plate: We’ve Got Plenty of Holiday Food Origin Stories
As we gather to celebrate the holidays with particular and important treats, let’s explore the origins of those Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa favorites.
All Your Questions About the World Series Answered
It’s time for the biggest week in baseball — the World Series. Uncle John got hyped by answering these common questions about the October Classic.
On the Air with Uncle John
Uncle John has been on the radio a lot this month talking about our 37th book, UNCLE JOHN’S ACTION-PACKED BATHROOM READER.
5 Notable Hispanic-American Inventors to Celebrate This Hispanic Heritage Month
By Brian Boone September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a way to honor and elevate the contributions of U.S. citizens and residents with a Hispanic or Latin American background. Here then are some Hispanic and Latine inventors and scientists who changed the world with their creations and developments. ALEJANDRO ZAFFARONI […]
How Uncle John and Company Made ‘Uncle John’s Action-Packed Bathroom Reader’
Uncle John is back with his 37th Bathroom Reader, full of trivia, facts, and stories to keep you occupied. Here’s how it came together.
Some Tokens About Tolkien
A few fascinating facts about J.R.R. Tolkien, who gave the world The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and the inspiration for The Rings of Power.
