【明報專訊】Ever wonder why do onions make you cry? Or why leaves change color in fall?

Acclaimed science writer and broadcaster Jay Ingram wonders the same things. After a long career of asking important questions, he's here to put our scientific perplexity (困惑) to rest. The book The Science of Why: Answers to Questions About the World Around Us suits curious readers of all ages. It illustrates and explains many long-lived questions which are closely relevant to the science of everyday life.

Some of the fun mysteries include: Why are you plagued by mosquitoes while your friends aren't? Does your cat actually like you?

■English highway﹕acclaimed

acclaimed = publicly praised by a lot of people

e.g. The book has been widely acclaimed by book critics.

■Giveaway

Question: Who is your favourite scientist?

Do you want to win the book The Science of Why? Fill in the form, answer the question and send it to us (see below for our address). Please state "Smarties' Power English vol 196" on the envelope. The giveaway closes on 8 November 2017. Two lucky readers will be picked.

Thanks: Cite (H.K.) Publishing Group Limited

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