The Pocket Encyclopedia of Aggravation is an A-to-Z illustrated compendium of everyday
annoyances--from airline legroom missing socks and knuckle cracking to video buffering
telemarketers and internet trolls--complete with truly informative scientific explanations and
wry commentary. This collection of 100 headaches day-ruining events moment destroying mishaps
and infuriating everyday aggravations presents the fascinating facts behind the world's most
frustrating situations. Laura Lee's dry humorous and scientific text explains why fingernails
on the chalkboard make you cringe why people drive slowly in the fast lane why dripping
faucets annoy women more than men why the other line is always faster than the one you are on
and more. She also gives tips on how to deal with annoying things like brain freeze hangnails
and that coworker that wears too much perfume. Amazingly some things are less annoying when
you know the facts. Redesigned with enlightening diagrams and witty drawings The Pocket Guide
of Aggravation finally answers the question why is that so annoying?
