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Because I said so! : the truth behind the myths, tales and warnings every generation passes down to its kids /

"New York Times" bestselling author and all-time "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings delivers a characteristically engaging and surprisingly useful new book, revealing the truth behind all the terrible things our parents used to warn us about.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Jennings, Ken, 1974-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Scribner, 2012.
Edition:	1st Scribner hardcover ed.
Subjects:	Curiosities and wonders. Questions and answers. Common fallacies.

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