Dubious Knowledge: Doubtful Facts, Twisted History and Other Humorosities (Book One)

• The Fourth of July: “In Philadelphia, ships were decked out in red, white, and blue bunting, while an official dinner for the Continental Congress was held to determine what ‘bunting' was.”


• Chocolate: “The botanical name of the chocolate plant is Theobramba cacao, which is, coincidentally, the same sound your lower intestine makes after eating an entire bag of M&Ms.”


• Lawn care: “The difference between a fertilized lawn and an unfertilized one is about $200.”


• Father’s Day: “Father's Day was created to complement Mother's Day, because, without fathers, we wouldn't have anyone to forget to get a card for Mother's Day.”


• The Kentucky Derby: "Women attending the race traditionally wear large, elaborate hats, which are used to hide the fact that they are drinking so many mint juleps.”

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