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Albert Einstein once said, "Play is the highest form of research." Uncle John adds: "And it's really fun!" And so is this e-book, which includes several classic articles from the Bathroom Reader archives along with a few all-new entries (including an inside look at the Angry Birds phenomenon). So whether you prefer a pair of dice, a deck of cards, a yo-yo, a game controller, or a doll (er...action figure), you'll find lots to keep you happily occupied in Playtime! Read about...
-Classic kids' games from yesteryear
-The cops who went Wii on the local news
-People who get to play with Legos for a living
-Boong-ga Boong-ga, and other odd Japanese video games
-The little-known (and ironic) story of Monopoly
-The origins of dice, Uno, bobbleheads, and Scrabble
-The dark secret behind Amazing Sea-Monkeys
-The fall of Atari and the rise of Nintendo
-How to talk like a poker player
And much, much more!
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