Solving the perky problems

The eagle-eyed reporters over at CNN's website have informed me of the release of a titilating (sorry) new book.

The author compiled a list of stumper questions he'd been asked at parties over the years, and most of which probably killed the party conversation dead.

But I like the book's premise. In addition to the book's namesake, the author has endeavoured to dispel such mysteries as why our teeth chatter when we're cold; why some of us get morning breath; whether we can actually catch diseases from toilet seats; and why baked beans give us gas.

Read it, and be the smartest person at your next cocktail party. If you're not already, that is.