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Ken Jennings

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7:30 pm., Thursday January 17 | Free.
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St.
 
Ken Jennings, all-time Jeopardy! champion and genetically engineered superhuman, has released a new book debunking the myths we tell children to keep them in line. Because I Said So!: The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids used medical-case histories, scientific findings and Jennings’ own self-inflicted experiments to uncover the lies of parenthood.

Where: Powell's City of Books
Phone: 228-4651
Address: 1005 W Burnside St.
Website: www.powells.com

 
 

Powell's City of Books

1005 W Burnside St.
Portland, OR
 
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