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Why Things Are is a collection of expert answers that demystify a wide array of everyday questions. From the biology of insects and the physics of gadgets to the economics of taxes, human anatomy, love, popular culture, sports, numbers, and financial markets, this book offers clear explanations that satisfy curious minds.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Philosophy/Epistemology
Authors: Joel Achenbach
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