From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a full-color, full-of-fun book with answers to your questions about everything under the sun--and beyond it!

• Why do we have eyebrows?
• What are the odds of being struck by lightning?
• Why do sports referees wear black and white stripes?
• Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?

Everyone wants to understand the world around them. And everyone knows the best way to do that is to ask a ton of questions! The World Almanac Book of Why seeks to give answers to every curious query, from the serious to the silly. Pages full of information, full-color photos, and dynamic design details will keep readers engaged and eager to discover answers to questions they have asked before--and maybe even answers to questions they would have never thought to ask.