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Since 1973, Cecil Adams has answered readers’ most peculiar and puzzling questions in his column "The Straight Dope," earning a reputation as the world’s greatest reference librarian. The online archive spans more than two decades of Q&A, covering topics from the physics of wintergreen Life Savers to the true lyrics of "Louie Louie" and career paths such as becoming a United Nations weapons inspector. The searchable database allows users to find answers by keyword or browse recent columns by date, offering both entertainment and insight.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Cecil Adams
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