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Why Eating Bogeys is Good for You

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Why Eating Bogeys is Good for You
Mitchell Symons

This is the book that will answer all those questions that you have been dying to know the answer to, but are too embarrassed to ask yourself! It’s an original and very interesting collection of bizarre, funny, eyebrow-raising question and answers. Is there any cream in cream crackers? Why is the sea blue? If kangaroos keep their babies in their pouches, what happens to all the poo? And, of course, is eating bogeys actually good for you?! Read it and find out!

About the author
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Mitchell Symons
Why Eating Bogeys is Good for You

Mitchell Symons was born in 1957 in London and educated at Mill Hill School and the LSE, where he studied just enough law to get a Third. Since leaving BBC TV, where he was a researcher and then a director, he has worked as a writer, broadcaster and journalist. He was a principal writer of early editions of the board game Trivial Pursuit and has devised many television formats. Currently he writes an award-winning weekly column for the Sunday Express.

Read an extract

(Pages 100, 136, 170)

"What is the oldest trick in the book?

Which came first – the chicken or the egg?

Why do we never see baby pigeons?"

 

Extract taken from Why Eating Bogeys is Good for You by Mitchell Symons published by Random House

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Why eating bogeys is good for you
The book inside was brilliant but the front cover didn't attract me to it at all. It looked disgusting. But inside was brilliant. It had tons of facts in and I looked up lots of things that I didn't know before.
Austen
Haslingden High School
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 16:00:03 hrs
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I think the book looks very good YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:58:41 hrs
why eat bogeys?
This book is so funny! It has so many random questions, and it is great if you need a good laugh! this book answers all your questons, even if they are random!
Esme
Fairoak buisness and enterprise college
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:55:45 hrs
Why eating bogeys is good for you
I think that this story is brilliant and very eye-catching! It is an amazing book with great and some gruesome but true facts! It is funny and fantastic and it's aimed at all children from primary to secondary high school! I love ot!
Geanina
Little Stanmore School
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:52:32 hrs
Why eating bogeys is good for you!!
I think this book is great it may be a boy sort of book but i love it. its got amazing fact even my mum and dad were shocked at!! its a great book and i would recommend it to thousands! well done Mitchell!!
Poppy
Cordeaux High School
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:46:37 hrs
great!
FUNNY!
simon
holy cross
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:46:03 hrs
why eating bogeys are good for you
loved it. it was funny
fahmida
loxford
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:45:44 hrs
Why eating bogeys is good for you?
I think the book is really interesting to read because it tells you loads of facts that you have always wanted to know.
Riva
Foxborough middle
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:42:48 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
it sounds good and i wanna know why it is good eating bogeys XD
laura
tividale community arts college
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:41:28 hrs
it is a fuuny book
I think this book is funny and has interesting facts you would never of knew. It is a good and funny book for all ages.
Amy
Richards
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:40:50 hrs
a funny book
I thought this book was a funny and entertaining. Personally i think that more people should read this book.
lauren
tividale community arts college
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:40:41 hrs
Why Eating Bogies Is Good For You?
This book is full of questions about funny topics which people have always wanted to know. I like this book because its extreamly funny and the answers are interesting and unusual. My favorite question was, "Why do insects not get fat?"The answer was different than I had suspected the answer would be. I gave the book a rating of four because I really enjoyed it but I prefer mystery stories.
Jamie-lee
Retford Oaks High School
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:36:20 hrs
Why Eating Bogeys is good for you.
This story is about lots and lots of facts that are very funny. One of the reasonmds i like this book is its very funny and interesting to find different and unusual facts. My favourite part of the book is when it talkes the kangeroos and their young. The book made me feel happy and good. I would recommend this book to family and friends or anyone els who asks about the book.
Thomas
Retford Oaks High School
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:35:24 hrs
why eating boogies is good 4 u
very good and interesting
jordon
bleach green
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:25:50 hrs
Why eating BOGEYS is good for you
I think this book is "Hilarious!" and all the questions are funny it tells you lots of unknows wierd facts about everything you need to know i rate this 9/10
Danielle
The Deanery HighSchool
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:22:45 hrs
why eat bogies it good for you
i want the book now
idiris
beechwood school
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:19:20 hrs
The Best Book ever wrtten
Why eating bogeys is good for you is excellant. If you pick the book up you dont want to put it down. There are some brilliant questions and awnsers, my favorite is 'Why eating bogeys is good for you?'
Christina
Seaton Sluice Middle School
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:15:38 hrs
WHY EATING BOGEYS IS GOOD FOR YOU
This book is really good HILLARIOUS! My favourite question is why don't women have beards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GERALD
THE GROVE
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:10:30 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
you never think of the things in the book
Sam
church stretton secondary school
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 15:07:40 hrs
book review
this book is the best book i have ever read and if you like this book i reccommend these books; how to avoid a wombats bum, howloud can you burp and why is snot green.
ryan
downham market high school
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:56:27 hrs
The funniest book ever
This book was hilarious,I never thought a book could be this fun.On a more serious note i learnt so much from like what the origins of the word OK derived from. I recommend this book to anyone , I promise it's a laugh!
Ruby
Townley Grammar school for girls
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:55:38 hrs
Why Eating Bogey's is Good for You
Hilarious! Terrific! Soooo funny my mum could here from the kitchen I was laughing so loud in bed!
Olivia
Gravesend Grammar School for Girls
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:55:30 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
This book is soooooo funny, do you need to know loads of crazy things? If you do, the read this is the book to find all your answers!
Daisy
sydenham school
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:52:32 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
even though i havent read it yet i think i will like it because: the title and the picture looks good, some of the funny questions in the book were mentioned, overall i think it will be realy good!
courtney
sponne
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:51:16 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
I think the book sounds cool to me and i really want to read it, because i want to check if all of the answers are yes or no. BY KALVIN YR7
kalvin
mellow lane
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:50:58 hrs
crap!
its amazing \9crap)
Liam
rydon
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:50:40 hrs
Hilarious
this book is so funny and answers all the questions that u are dying for
shahira
brentside high school
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:49:00 hrs
Why Eating Bogeys Is Good For You?
I found this book interesting yet wierd! I have always wanted to ask some of the questions but I was to embaressed! If you are into non-fiction and funny books you will LOVE this one! That's a fact!
Jessica
Boston Spa High School
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:48:44 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
this is a terrible book it is way too babyish my four year old brother would like that!!!
Elena
abington
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:46:47 hrs
10
nice book funny
owen
greig city acady
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:46:34 hrs
Excellent
I think that this book is a great book for children between the age of 9-11. I think that they will be enjoying book of amazing facts and in a humorous way.
Safiya
Sacred Heard in Hammersmith
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:34:34 hrs
none apart from this
very good i love it and should put it in stores cheap because people wont buy it if its expensive
robyn
abbey middle
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:29:36 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
I like this book because it answers all your questions and is very truthfull with you also it tells you questions that you wouldn't think of. I recomend it to anyone and give it a FIVE...
Rochelle
chichester hight school for girls
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:28:43 hrs
Why eating bogysis good for you.
Hilarious!A book for every age including adults!
Emery
HABS
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:25:10 hrs
why eating bogeys
it is funny and it tells you a lot
jamie
derby
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:23:24 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
its a good one
sonia
the darby high
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:21:03 hrs
WHY EATING BOGEYS IS GOOD FOR YOU
I THINK IT WILL BE A GOOD BOOK
GEORGIA
THE WEALD
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:20:27 hrs
scarlett
really really good
hannah
brentwood ursuline/ BUCHS
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:14:23 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
I have only had a brief look at but there is so really cool answers to some really cool questions! Ive always wanted to know why the sky is blue since i was 6 and now i know!
Joseph
gamlingay village college
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:10:10 hrs
How amazing
This book is amazing i have read it a few times i rate it 10/10!!!!!!
Bethany
venerable bede c of e school
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 14:02:14 hrs
ytyy
I was good althought the cover could be differnet
Jamie
Gartree
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:58:01 hrs
Why Eating Bogeys Is Good For You
I haven't read it yet, but it seems RUBBISH, only joking, I really want to read it, it seems boooooooooogey funny. Thanks for whoever wrote it. i LOVE YOU.
Fredo The Frog
Ivybridge
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:56:51 hrs
why eating bogies is good for you
its really funny and its brilliant, i would recomend it to anybody.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ethan
burscough
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:56:05 hrs
bogies

it was very funny interesting i couldn't stop reading it it was really funny.

chloe
retford oaks
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:54:54 hrs
brilliant
it is the best and funnyest book i have ever read in my life so far
chloe
poolhayes art and comunity school
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:50:35 hrs
Quick Look
We have not been given our books yet but from what i've looked at, everything in this book is briliant! This book i have rated 5-5 (I know the title is about bogies! But what do I care!) If you love facts or just love books this is for you! I have orderd the book and I can't wait! L8ter Samantha
Samantha
Retford Oaks High School
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:48:52 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
i havnt read it yet but i am getting it. i have chosen this book becoz i think it gives you a good answers if you are stuck on weired questions.
siobhan
armthorpe comprihensive
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:47:41 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
i have not read this book but when i first picked itup it looked a little bit babyish and sill but i read the back and it sounds really gruesome but excting at the same time. so there you go bogey book make the readers feel proud!!!
hannah
education village
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:46:05 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
i just loved this book.extremely funny.if you read it you cant put it down.it gives me the giggles. i think its fab. i think its rated 5 satars. i just absolutely enjoyed it. trust me.
kelly
central foundation
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:42:31 hrs
why eating booges is good for you
its a nice book and realy interesting.
zahra
al-risaala
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:33:49 hrs
Why eating bogeys is good for you
I think this book is really it is really funny I don't know if it is true but it is soooooo funny!!!
Sajni
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 13:33:12 hrs
good
good
oscartwitchett
kirkham grammer school
Nov 7th, 2008 at 10:53:50 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
I found out some wierd facts but I didn't like the way the words were set up
wilfred
kirkham grammar school
Nov 7th, 2008 at 10:53:39 hrs
Why Eating Bogeys is Good For You
It is a funny book with loads of strange and wonderful facts.
Lydia
K.G.S
Nov 4th, 2008 at 11:33:23 hrs
Y
THE BOOK IS GOOD
Y
Y
Nov 19th, 2008 at 14:01:24 hrs
good
This book is good I could not stop laughing. It's hilarious
kieran
archbishopbeck
Nov 19th, 2008 at 14:00:52 hrs
my bookedup book
This book is good because there are lots of random things I didn't know before like the cure for hiccups. That came in handy. Overall this is the best book I've ever read apart from the bit when it said that girls can't throw - as a matter of fact they can. lol.
rebecca kinsella
harrowden middle school
Nov 19th, 2008 at 13:59:36 hrs
GREAT
I THINK THAT THIS BOOK IS REALLY FUNNY EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT
SOPHIE
LADY MARGRET
Nov 17th, 2008 at 15:13:11 hrs
exelant
This book has told me facts I have never heard of before, it's a funny book as well as interesting, and I'm looking forward to reading how to avoid a wombat's bum and also how much poo does an elephant do?
anna
ellen wilkinson school for girls
Nov 17th, 2008 at 13:31:48 hrs
why eating bogies is good for you??
Ever wondered about weird questions, or did your science, maths, or english teacher ever ask you an impossible question like: what came first chicken or the egg? This book is the best ever warning you is good.
dhennusha
burntwood
Nov 17th, 2008 at 12:17:21 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you.
I think this is a truely amazing book to read. it is not like a story book, but infact more like an amusing factual book. From the title it sounds truely disgusting, but it is not about bogeys at all, but tells you the answers to some of the many questions you have wondered about, but never asked anyone about.
Ellie wren
Millais
Nov 17th, 2008 at 12:16:07 hrs
bogeys
I like this book because it interests you when you are upset or down
alycia
st.thomas more
Nov 17th, 2008 at 12:09:39 hrs
why do we have eyebrows?
it is a nice book
valarmathy pathmanathan
stanturbury campus
Nov 17th, 2008 at 12:02:16 hrs
fun
if you like gross stories this is the one for you.
shanti
wreak vally
Nov 17th, 2008 at 11:56:50 hrs
Why eating bogesy is good for u you
An interesting book but I couldn't really get into it .
Charlotte
Kirkham Grammar School
Nov 12th, 2008 at 12:00:41 hrs
Funny and Interesting
I really liked this book because it's funny and it answers questions that I would ask!
Josh
Lincoln Minster
Nov 12th, 2008 at 11:58:00 hrs
brilliant book.
The book is brilliant and makes me laugh and laugh until I can't laugh anymore.
james
northampton academy
Nov 12th, 2008 at 11:48:51 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you?
This a really funny book. I thought it would be like any other book but it was funnier.
Adam
kirkham grammer school
Nov 12th, 2008 at 11:43:04 hrs
brill
This book is one of the few I have read cover to cover
adam
robert mays school
Nov 12th, 2008 at 11:42:34 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
This book is really good
babawande balogun
the barclays school
Nov 12th, 2008 at 11:41:45 hrs
why eating bogeys is good for you
It's a very good book and also very interesting.
philippa
Corbet
Nov 12th, 2008 at 11:40:42 hrs
why eating bogetys is good for you
This book is about different fact that keep going on in your head and it answers all your questions in your head. My favourite part is when it tells you why poo is black. My lest favourite part is when it says we should like our ear wax no way!!!!! I recommend it for 10 to 15.
temi alao
notre dame rc school
Nov 12th, 2008 at 11:22:41 hrs
bogeys
It's filled with true but gross facts
shaice
dtc
Nov 12th, 2008 at 10:18:42 hrs
Very Good
I find this book very interesting and funny and along with some hilarious comments, it also includes the writer's opinions.
Chiao
The Latymer School
Nov 12th, 2008 at 10:13:41 hrs
funny
it is funny
daniel
k.g.s.
Nov 10th, 2008 at 13:54:23 hrs

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