Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?

by David Feldman

The irresistible fourth volume in the bestselling (more than 50,000 hardcover copies sold) Imponderables series. Includes 50 line drawings.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Trivia, Humor, History, Animals

260 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.

He holds a bachelor's degree in literature from Grinnell College, and a master's degree in popular culture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He consults and lectures on the media. He lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Remo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Otra entrega de los imponderables, con preguntas tan interesantes como:

¿Por qué solo los perros macho levantan la pata para orinar?
¿Por qué de noche solo titilan las estrellas y no los planetas?
¿Por qué todas las góndolas son negras?
¿Qué ocurre exactamente cuantdo te rugen las tripas?
¿Por qué los hombres tienen pezones?
¿Dónde están los calcetines que faltan?
¿por qué todos los champús dan espuma blanca a pesar de ser de colores distintos?

Y así un par de centenares largos. Son libros antiguos pero hacen pasar un buen rato, aunque con internet muchas de las respuestas las tenemos a una sola búsqueda de distancia (estos libros son de los 80 y 90).

[Jacky Torrisi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read. I spend way too much time down the rabbit hole of Googling answers to odd and aimless questions, therefore I enjoyed learning tidbits of random knowledge on topics ranging from airplane peanuts to why wood pops and crackles when burned. The book is written in a question and answer style, and also includes a section for unresolved “Imponderables”, or questions of everyday life.

I picked up this book by chance at a garage sale, and it was published in 1990. With that being said, some of the questions and information in this book is a bit outdated (i.e. telephone booths). They say art is a reflection of society & history, and delving into this book will prove no different. There’s a sense of nostalgia waiting under those outdated questions.

I am going to read some of the more recently published volumes of the Imponderables collection.

[William Schram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses is a book by David Feldman that answers trivial questions about things like hot dog bun packaging. It's interesting how some of the answers go. For example, several institutions and groups focus entirely on the subject of the question at hand. Secondly, the book contains numerous anachronisms due to its 35-year age. If you're around my age, did you ever wonder what the three tones were for when you couldn't make a phone call? Someone did, and the book answers that question by going to the source, the telephone company.

None of the trivia that the book answers is earth-shattering, but if you ever wondered why dogs have wet noses, then look no further. I enjoyed the book. Thanks for reading my review, and see you next time.

[Armein Hazet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buku yang membahas pertanyaan pertanyaan yang sebenernya gak perlu-perlu amat sih, tapi kalau anda punya pengetahuan banyak terkait jawaban atas pertanyaan-pertanyaan ini saya yakin anda bisa menjadi populer dalam pergaulan karena anda tidak akan pernah merasa kekuranngan pokok bahasan, dan terlihat cerdas karena memiliki wawaan yang luas. Sumber informasi seperti ini sekarang orang sudah sangat tergantung pada mbah google, jadi otomatis untuk mencari jawabana atas mengapa-mengapa seperti ini tinggal serach ...and googling

[Daniel Jodzio · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting read full of facts with citations from people of various fields. I learned about many things that I never knew before. I plan on checking out this author's other books as well.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

My copy was a bit outdated, but it was still informative and well-written. A fun, easygoing book that's perfect for a quick weekend read.

[Raven L. · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the age of Google, it is rather dated.

[Etherlex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book as a kid and i still do! it's a super fun read.

[Karl · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's an outdated book.

[R. Sanyoto · Rating 2 out of 5]

ternyata Easter berasal dari nama seorang dewi Anglo-Saxon, Eostre, penguasa ekuinoks vernal (minggu pertama bulan purnama) , saat Paskah dirayakan orang Kristen, untuk membedakan dengan tradisi Paskah kaum Yahudi (Passover).

pada masa dinasti Chou, meja merupakan barang mewah, sumpit memungkinkan orang Cina menyantap hidangan dengan satu tangan, sementara tangan yang lain memegang mangkuk.

waktu meninggal, kulit dan jaringan tubuh mengering dengan cepat. tetapi tidak termasuk rambut dan kulit. sehingga kedua organ ini seringkali nampak tumbuh setelah orang meninggal. heee..

[Anggi Hafiz Al Hakam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Temukan bagaimana dan apa kriteria pertanyaan-pertanyaan seputar peristiwa sehari-hari. Sangat disarankan untuk membaca buku ini lengkap dengan buku lainnya yang berjudul "Mengapa Pria Punya Puting Susu?".

[Muthia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sebetulnya fakta-faktanya cukup menarik, namun banyak fakta yang hanya lokal Amerika saja. Terjemahannya menggunakan padanan kata yang kurang familiar, sehingga buku ini sulit dipahami dalam bahasa Indonesia

[Esther · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tikje achterhaald, maar dat is begrijpelijk. Het boek is uit 1993, dat was de vorige eeuw, toen er nog telefooncellen bestonden. Maar honden hebben nog steeds natte neuzen en spechten nog steeds geen hoofdpijn.

[Elysia]

have done read it

[Sera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really feeding my brain! it's funny ... that i'm this old n i've just known many new things .... haha

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series has answered many questions for me and prompted many more. It's truly fascinating and well written.

[Kyleah · Rating 5 out of 5]

...random facts make a good mix if you want to give a surprise to your friends...

[Dion Yulianto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Belum selesai dink hehehe

[Titis Wardhana]

ceban juga :D

[Rina Wati · Rating 3 out of 5]

menarik juga baca pertanyaan2 yg biasanya kita tanyakan tp jarang kita temukan jawabannya di buku referensi manapun

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this book is over 20 years old, only a few of the "imponderables" were dated. There were many very interesting facts.

[Jannelle Sexton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Answered some imponderables, but not that interesting

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pertanyaan yang saya ingat: Ke mana kaus kaki-kaus kaki menghilang?

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are so much fun! :)

[Michelle]

Listed as Q4 = Exceptional!, P4 = A book everyone wants to read

[Alex Seals · Rating 5 out of 5]

Itching to know random facts? This book has random questions and answers.