What Makes Flamingos Pink by Bill McLain

A fun, fascinating collection of surprising answers to hundreds of quirky science, nature, and everyday-life questions.
 
In What Makes Flamingos Pink? scientist and former “Ask Jeeves” researcher Bill McLain compiles a wildly entertaining assortment of questions he has received from curious readers around the world. From biology and chemistry to history, pop culture, and oddball trivia, McLain explains the unusual, the unexpected, and the downright delightful mysteries of everyday life.
 
Each entry is written in a friendly, conversational tone that makes complex ideas easy to understand—and fun to explore. Whether you’re wondering what flamingos eat to become pink, how long trees live, why the sky is blue, or how spiders breathe, this book delivers bite-sized science with humor, clarity, and wonder. It’s the perfect pick-up-and-browse book for curious minds of all ages.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Short, fascinating answers to questions you didn’t know you had
Fun, educational, and highly readable
Covers science, nature, history, and everyday phenomena
Perfect for trivia lovers and lifelong learners
Great as a coffee-table or waiting-room book
🌟 Perfect For
Curious readers of all ages
Fans of trivia, fun facts, and offbeat science
Teachers, students, and homeschoolers
Gift-givers looking for something smart and delightful
Anyone who enjoys quick, engaging nonfiction
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