Weather Whys

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