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Every day we encounter tiny enigmasโ€”from why a piano has 88 keys to whether elephants can jump. In his tenth Imponderables book, David Feldman answers 100 of these perplexing questions, drawing on a national network of experts and enthusiastic reader contributions. The title covers topics in food, popular culture, the human body, science, and more, all presented with Feldmanโ€™s trademark wit. A master index to all ten Imponderables volumes and charming illustrations by Kassie Schwan round out this engaging reference guide.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Feldman, David
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