WHY?

For every question you’ve ever wondered about.

Why does a day have 24 hours? Why is there a hole in a doughnut? Why do we light candles on a birthday cake?

WHY? explores 55 familiar questions with fascinating—and sometimes bizarre—origin stories from science, history, pop culture, traditions, and everyday life.

Follow your curiosity

• Why are there 12 months in a year?
• Which critter inspired the computer term “bug”?
• Why do people bring a tree into their house in December?
• Why do we shake hands when meeting people?
• Why do horses wear shoes, but cows don’t?

Pick it up for one answer. Keep reading for the next surprising discovery. A conversation starter for fact collectors, curious families, and anyone who never stopped asking “why?”

Format: Paperback
Publisher: Riddleland