Weather Whys: Facts, Myths, and Oddities

Paul Yeager (Paul Yeager)

Weather Whys: Facts, Myths, and Oddities
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc
Country
United States
Published
2 March 2010
Pages
224
ISBN
9780399535703

Weather Whys: Facts, Myths, and Oddities

Paul Yeager (Paul Yeager)

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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