Just Curious, Jeeves: What Are the 1001 Most Intriguing Questions Asked on the Internet?

by Jack Mingo and Erin Barrett

Book Overview

From the trivial (Who won the first World Series?) to the imponderable (Who invented time?), from nature's mysteries (Why don't spiders stick to their webs?) to society's fears (What studies have been... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193010801X
• ISBN13: 9781930108011
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Ask Jeeves
• Length: 385 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Ways to Enjoy "Just Curious, Jeeves"

I recently saw a review for this book from the question/answer guy who edits the Straight Dope column -- Ed Zotti. What he had to say was impressive. Words like "exemplary" were strewn throughout, so I figured I'd pick up a copy at the local bookstore. I'm glad I did. This book was not only well researched (sure, there are a couple of glitches; I've not read a fact book that doesn't have one or two!), it's hysterical. I'm not completely sure how these guys pull this off, but they've given the butler guy a pretty cool voice. This is a stellar book. My recommendation to anyone who loves to laugh, learn and have a good time, is to run out and get this book. Put it in your briefcase for your lunch hour; take it in your backpack for your morning and afternoon commute; stick it in your bathroom, or place it on your nightstand. It's well worth it!

You will be the center of attention at any party!

For those trivia-lovers, this book is perfect for those who want to know just *how* far it actually is to Tipperary. Fast paced and sectioned off, you can read snippets of your favorite subjects at any time. It's small, so it will fit into a bag. Take it with you for something quick to read when you are waiting for something. Each topic is quick, to the point, and the question is answered ready to move on to the next question. I don't know which is more fascinating, the answers to the questions themselves, or the actual questions that people Ask Jeeves! You will have a snippet of trivia to add for any conversation, making you the center of attention anywhere you go.

This is great!

This is a book that's chockful of great information. It's also very entertaining and even laugh-out-loud funny at times. Each section is short, so you can fill any amount of time from 30 seconds to three hours without getting bored. I heartily recommend it.

So Much to Know...

What a great idea for a book! Here are the answers to 1001 of the "most intriguing" questions asked of Jeeves, the Internet's famous answer-man. Now this was a fun read! Not only did I learn a lot of interesting stuff; I also couldn't stop chuckling. My inner-child led me first to the chapters titled: "Stupid Body Tricks," and "Behind the Bathroom Door." I was not disappointed: now I know with certainty how to cure hiccups as well as how to create a burp. Later I read other chapters and learned (among other things) all about van Gogh's ear, the history of Twinkies, and Shakespeare's detractors. Thought-provoking quotes from people like T.S. Eliot and Mick Jagger and clever turns of phrase pop up everywhere. These, combined with creative, well-written answers make this book really funny as well as informative. I can hardly wait to send copies to my know-it-all friends-especially the one I didn't believe when he told me that farts are flammable!