Imponderables
the solution to the mysteries of everyday life
1st ed.
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Word Count
65,500 words, Guess
Page Count
262 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveimponderables00feld
- Internet Archiveimponderablessol0000feld
- ISBN-100688059139
- ISBN-139780688059132
- LibraryThing17332
and 4 more
- Library of Congress Control Number85021428
- OCLC Control Number12558149
- Better World Books9780688059132
- Open LibraryOL2540179M
Classifications
- DDC031/.02
- LCCAG195 .F45 1986
Description
ImponderablesThe Solution to the Mysteriesof Everyday LifeDid you ever wonder why you never see baby pigeons? Or why a thumbs-up gesture means "OK"? At last the solutions to some of life's most baffling questions are gathered here in one volume. Written in an informative and entertaining style and illustrated with drawings that are clearly to the point, Imponderables gets to the bottom of everyday life's mysteries, among them:Why is a mile 5,280 feet?Which fruits are in Juicy Fruit' gum?Why does an X stand for a kiss?Why don't cats like to swim?Why do other people hear our voices differently than we do?Dictionaries, encyclopedias, and almanacs don't have the answers --Imponderables does! And in answering such questions, it touches on an astonishing variety of subjects, including sports, science, history, politics, television, radio, and much more. No trivial pursuit, Imponderables takes a surprising, illuminating, and humorous look at ourselves and the world around us.
Other Editions
- Imponderables: the solution to the mysteries of everyday life
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