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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?
Author: David Feldman

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Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers; Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780060915155 - ISBN-10: 0060915153
Publication Date: 9/28/1988
Pages: 252


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback, Audio Cassette

Book Description:
Here are the answers to questions that have been keeping you and your loved ones up nights, questions that have driven families to feuds, questions that nag and nag just won't let go. Have you ever wondered just what purpose those warning labels on mattresses are supposed to serve? Or what happens to the tread that wears off tires? And how many meals have you spent pondering the perennially baffling question of why hot dogs come ten to a package while hot dog buns come in eight?

"Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?" has the solutions to these and scores of other imponderables. David Feldman's witty and irresistible compendium of knowledge goes where other reference books fear to trend, uncovering closely guarded secrets, revealing long-hidden facts, and, like all other invaluable works of detection, never letting well enough alone. Whether you want to settle those arguments about the difference between a kit and a caboodle, or just curious about dry cleaning, Teflon, Wayne Gretzky, or chocolate bunnies, "Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?" is indispensable.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Julie B J. (jubilee14) wrote on 5/7/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Before Google, there was David Feldman and his collection of, let's say, unusual questions ... Why don't people get goosebumps on their faces? ... and serious answers. Honestly, this book and its companion "Do Penguins Have Knees" (included in my book inventory) are fun reads. Leave 'em on a coffee table for guests to read and see how many smiles you get.

Chris H. (drivebyturtle) wrote on 12/28/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a fun and easy.....do I venture to say mindless read??? Not really mindless but you do not have to work real hard to get through it. I guess it is like the easy answers to the crazy questions-I learned a ton of little known fact type stuff that I am sure will come in handy during a trivia match in my future. Read the book it's fun.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Tabitha O. (undeaddoll) - Twentynin Plm wrote on 5/16/2007...


i loved this book. some questions are little weird but i actually got an answer to a question i asked my husband a few weeks ago about speed limit signs. very enjoyable.

Liz F. (AlamoLiz) wrote on 4/22/2007...


Hardbound copy features fascinating questions and even better answers.

Cindy P. (cinderella54) wrote on 10/17/2006...


interesting info

Barbara L. wrote on 10/7/2006...


The book gives probable answers to questions we never thought about asking such as "All the streets in Washington, DC are named in alphabetical order. Why is there no J?" A fun read!

H M. (anchovy) wrote on 9/12/2006...


For all those who wonder how they keep all the raisins from falling to the bottom of the cereal box, and why we use 21 guns in a 21 gun salute. Great discussion of the 10 hotdogs/8 buns issue.

Rachel H. wrote on 8/27/2006...


A fun "pick-up" book. No need to rush through it.

Carol M. (stardust4457) wrote on 5/7/2006...


Love these books! Really make you think about the Why's??

Judy R. (justjudyblue) wrote on 4/19/2006...


A quick read

Kimberly S. (kimbo) wrote on 1/23/2006...


good silly read

Jan B. wrote on 1/10/2006...


This is a fun book that answers questions we might have pondered at one time or another. Great bathroom reader!


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