Why Americans Zig Zag When They Eat

Ever wonder why Americans switch knife and fork back and forth across their dinner plate? Within these pages, intrepid writers Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls answer this and many more questions of historical, cultural, and travel miscellany from around the world. Drawing from their decades of exploring the globe, they recount with infectious enthusiasm the true stories behind such compelling, need-to-know matters as: Who really was the Jack of Hearts? What were werewolves doing at the ancient Olympics? Why does Monday come after Sunday? When is it ever a good idea to boil mummies? Where does chess originate from? And much more! Guaranteed to provide hours of absorbing reading and a wealth of conversational fodder this utterly fascinating book will tell you the answers to questions you didn't even know you had.Pauls, Michael is the author of 'Why Americans Zig Zag When They Eat', published 2004 under ISBN 9781860111747 and ISBN 1860111742.