Stuff You Should Know

From the duo behind one of the most popular podcasts in the world, the award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. The unique book digs into subjects like the history of facial hair, the origin of Murphy beds, the psychology of being lost, to where Mr. Potato Head came from, and much more. There is a wide variety of topics, always focusing to uncover the weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected pieces of any given subject, and then talking about it together in an accessible and humorous way.

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