Short answers to why questions
The real reasons behind everyday things, from round airplane windows to the true size of Africa.
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Why maps bend the world out of shape and how big places really are.
The stories behind brands and the small details on things you own.
What your body and the physical world do, and the reasons behind it.
Sizes, distances and amounts that are hard to picture.
Past decisions and accidents that still shape everyday life.
Habits and designs you see every day without noticing.
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