The myths, history, wives-tales, oddities, and wonders of a subject that comes up every day: the weather.
Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of ...
Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of useful (and sometimes useless) information. With his expertise as a meteorologist and editor, Paul Yeager takes readers on a journey through the curious world of weather, revealing myths and misconceptions, sharing weird phenomena, and explaining how weather has affected history. Readers will discover a host of fascinating weather facts, including:
- Which city is actually the windiest
- How the temperature affects tire pressure
- Why humidity makes hair go limp or frizzy
- Why a coming storm causes sore joints
- Why watering a garden after it rains is a good idea
Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of ...
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The myths, history, wives-tales, oddities, and wonders of a subject that comes up every day: the weather.Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of useful (and sometimes useless) information. With his expertise as a meteorologist and editor, Paul Yeager takes readers on a journey through the curious world of weather, revealing myths and misconceptions, sharing weird phenomena, and explaining how weather has affected history. Readers will discover a host of fascinating weather facts, including:
- Which city is actually the windiest
- How the temperature affects tire pressure
- Why humidity makes hair go limp or frizzy
- Why a coming storm causes sore joints
- Why watering a garden after it rains is a good idea
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