The Cleverest Person Eve Like

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To Erin and her patience

Contents
Why Is the Sky Blue?   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 17 Why Are Moths Attracted to Lights?   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 18 Can the Great Wall of China Be Seen from Space?   .   .   .   .   .   . 19 Why Were Neckties Invented?   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 20 What Causes Jet Lag and How Can It Be Prevented and Cured?   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 22 Why Do We Yawn and Why Is It Contagious?   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 24 What Is a Blue Moon?   .   .   .   .   .... [continues]

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