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Do Fish Drink Water? : Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers
Do Fish Drink Water Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers
Author: Bill McLain
Is it true that elephants are afraid of mice? — How much gold does the United States store in Fort Knox? — Why do I get a headache when I eat ice cream too fast? — How did the "seventh inning stretch" originate? —
As the official webmaster for Xerox, Bill McLain was surprised by the kinds of questions he was receiving, like whether ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780688179083
ISBN-10: 0688179088
Publication Date: 11/1/2000
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 24 ratings
Publisher: Collins
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Do Fish Drink Water? : Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers on
Helpful Score: 7
This is what I would call a bathroom book. As a collection of facts, or did you knows, it reads easily and is enjoyable but the varied range of stuff is ultimately just information. Ideal for those already inclined to enjoy trivial pursuit. Best read in groups of people or or in many short random reads, like in the bathroom while thoughtfully sitting on the toilet. Though... probably not best read with groups of people sitting on toilets.
reviewed Do Fish Drink Water? : Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
So many questions....answered!
wcuanderson avatar reviewed Do Fish Drink Water? : Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
For over 20 years Bill McLain was the answer man at Xerox. Anyone could ask any question and he would email them the answer in 24 hours. This book is some of the more interesting questions about life, nature, love and the future. A great easy read for any age level.
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keltie avatar reviewed Do Fish Drink Water? : Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers on + 2 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book as a child--it's full of interesting trivia and the explanations are breezy and entertaining.
reviewed Do Fish Drink Water? : Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers on + 16 more book reviews
Cute light read. Easy to read in very short sections, and you do not have to keep comming back to remember what you read. This worked well when I had really young kids.
marinemom49 avatar reviewed Do Fish Drink Water? : Puzzling and Improbable Questions and Answers on + 6 more book reviews
Interesting.


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