21 Ridiculous Books That Will Make You Shake Your Head

There really is a book for everything, isn’t there? Whether there should be a book for everything is another story entirely.

Baby Praying Mantis 7 months ago 161 responses

Why Do Old Books Smell? on flavorwire.com ›

Mmmmmm, dry musty paper smell. When you ask your literary friends why they like physical books more than e-books they might tell you it’s because they love the smell of books.

Flavorwire a year ago respond

Why Do Old Books Smell?

Here’s the answer to a question you never knew you always wanted the answer to.

Cates Holderness a year ago 54 responses

How To Never Move Your Face on thehairpin.com ›

PSA (for the ladies): You can be emotional and all, “feelings!” and stuff without the additional drawback of a nasty old wrinkle-face. Just like they did it in the ’70s. Remember, don’t smile with your mouth! Smile with your lonely, broken soul. The Hairpin walks you through the specifics. (Thanks, Edith!)

Jack Shepherd 2 years ago 10 responses

The Cutter (1808)

In 1808, Arthur Benoni Evans authored the strangest etiquette guide ever: The Cutter, in Five Lectures Upon the Art and Practice of Cutting Friends, Acquaintances, and Relations. At least, I think it’s supposed to be an etiquette guide. But hey, even the reviewers were confused. Especially since the author included instructions on how to “cut” reviewers. Oops? View List ›

Clio, the Muse of History 2 years ago 16 responses

Crafts For Retarded

A vintage book that explores craftmaking for “retarded.” Teapot, meet retarded kettle. View Image ›

Eliot Glazer 3 years ago 6 responses