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Do Penguins Have Knees? : An Imponderables Book

David Feldman

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Do Penguins Have Knees? : An Imponderables Book

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Curious questions answered in an entertaining manner.

"Do Penguins Have Knees?" is perfect for those who are naturally curious and love to learn new things. This book has a unique approach to satisfying the reader's curiosity, making it a must-read for the inquisitive type. The author uses humor to provide answers to complex, inexplicable questions, making this book both entertaining and informative. Readers will find themselves entertained and educated in equal measure, a definite must-have for all trivia lovers out there.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Do Penguins Have Knees? : An Imponderables Book

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ISBN: 9780060740917
Author: David Feldman
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 2004-11-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Essays
Goodreads rating: 3.58
(rated by 780 readers)

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Ponder, if you willWhat happens to your Social Security number when you die?Why are peanuts listed as an ingredient in plain M&Ms?Why is Barbie's hair made out of nylon, but Ken's hair is plastic?What makes up the ever-mysterious "new-car smell"?Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in Do Penguins Have Knees? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most perplexing questions.Part of the Imponderables® series, Do Penguins Have Knees? arms readers with the knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. And think about it, where else are you going to get to the bottom of how beer was kept cold in the Old West?
 

Curious questions answered in an entertaining manner.

"Do Penguins Have Knees?" is perfect for those who are naturally curious and love to learn new things. This book has a unique approach to satisfying the reader's curiosity, making it a must-read for the inquisitive type. The author uses humor to provide answers to complex, inexplicable questions, making this book both entertaining and informative. Readers will find themselves entertained and educated in equal measure, a definite must-have for all trivia lovers out there.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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