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About this item
Highlights
- "Why?
- About the Author: Douglas B. Smith is the author of Ever Wonder Why?
- 144 Pages
- Reference, Curiosities & Wonders
Description
About the Book
Everyday oddities, constant curiosities, and perpetual perplexities are all explained in this informative, entertaining collection. Learn why the color blue is used for boys, worms come out onto the sidewalk after a rain, chefs wear tall hats, people nod their heads for yes and shake for no, and more. Excerpted in Reader's Digest.Book Synopsis
"Why?" is the first question we learn to ask as children and the one our parents have the hardest time answering. This is because "Why?" is the most difficult question to research. Why is the color blue used for boys?Why do worms come out onto sidewalks after a rain?
Why do chefs wear tall hats? Everyone knows that . . . . . . Donuts have holes
. . . We clink glasses before saying a toast
. . . Golfers yell "fore!" before teeing off
. . . We not our heads yes and shake our heads no But how many of us know why? You'll learn the answers and a whole lot more in this fun and fact-filled almanac. And all you have to do is ask WHY?!
About the Author
Douglas B. Smith is the author of Ever Wonder Why? and its sequel, More Ever Wonder Why?Dimensions (Overall): 6.88 Inches (H) x 4.2 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: .17 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Reference
Sub-Genre: Curiosities & Wonders
Publisher: Fawcett Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Douglas B Smith
Language: English
Street Date: November 24, 1991
TCIN: 76995904
UPC: 9780449147467
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-8916
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.17 pounds
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