Weather Whys: Facts, Myths, and Oddities

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