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Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? : An Imponderables Book

by David Feldman
$12.06 $8.44 30% off
Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? : An Imponderables Book - Thryft
Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? : An Imponderables Book - Thryft

Answers to life's perplexing conundrums.

Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? is a great read for anyone who loves trivia and fun facts. This book is full of interesting and sometimes bizarre information that you won't find anywhere else. David Feldman answers questions about everyday life that you've probably never even thought to ask. If you love learning new things, this book is a must-read.

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Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? : An Imponderables Book

by David Feldman
$12.06 $8.44 30% off
ISBN: 9780060751487
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $32.15
Authors: David Feldman
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 2004-11-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 112 readers)

Description

Why does an "X" stand for a kiss?Which fruits are in Juicy Fruit® gum?Why do people cry at happy endings?Why do you never see baby pigeons? Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most perplexing questions. Part of the Imponderables® series, Feldman's book arms readers with information about everyday life -- from science, history, and politics to sports, television, and radio -- that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. Where else will you learn what makes women open their mouths when applying mascara?
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Answers to life's perplexing conundrums.

Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? is a great read for anyone who loves trivia and fun facts. This book is full of interesting and sometimes bizarre information that you won't find anywhere else. David Feldman answers questions about everyday life that you've probably never even thought to ask. If you love learning new things, this book is a must-read.