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Why do clocks run clockwise? and other imponderables : mysteries of everyday life explained / by David Feldman ; illustrated by Kas Schwan

by David Feldman, Kas Schwan

This volume provides explanations for common mysteries and everyday curiosities not typically addressed in standard reference works. It covers a diverse range of topics, including biological phenomena, animal behaviour, and various commercial or cultural conventions.

Accession 21367 ISBN 0060915153 Publisher Harper & Row
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