As much fun as a Whitman Sampler, and with no dermatological side effects. The catch with this "compendium of curious information" is when to read it, as it must be read, in bits and pieces. For me, that occasion is during the 16 minutes and 43 seconds of commercials in an hour of TV viewing. Another alternative is while waiting for your spouse to assemble car keys, eyeglasses, makeup, the weekend video rentals, etc. Again, about 16 minutes and 43 seconds. Finally, the bathtub yes, and the toilet no, if hemorrhoids are a consideration. Again 16 minutes and 43 seconds. (Omigod ! A list of things that takes....)