Why are recessions not all bad? (pg. 51)

Which Major League Baseball team keeps its baseballs in a humidor--and why? (pg. 123)

Why is 300 cents more than 3 dollars? (pg. 49)

Mark Di Vincenzo, author of the New York Times bestseller Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon, returns with more fascinating facts Do you know:

(1) what percentage of doctors in China smoke?(2) which is the most dangerous day of the year to drive a car?(3) whether a heart can literally break? (4) how much investors paid for a Canadian cow named Missy?

Within these pages you'll find tips and facts that will save you money, help you live healthier, and make you the most interesting person to talk to at any party.

Have you ever made a purchase with the niggling feeling that you could have gotten a better deal, if only you knew the magic time to buy? Wondered if your workout was as effective as it could be? Traveled to a tropical island just in time for monsoon season? "Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00" is the authoritative guide you've always wanted to have at your fingertips. Even more comprehensive than Di Vincenzo's first bestseller "Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon", the latest volume covers even more scenarios, telling you the best time - of the day, of the week, of the month, or of the year - to do almost anything, including: visit New York City if you're on a budget; Sell a used car and Tweet and retweet. With money-saving tips and solid advice throughout, "Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00" will turn you into the savvy consumer you've always wanted to be. Timing truly is everything!

Have you ever wanted to know the best day of the week to buy groceries or go out to dinner?

Have you ever wondered about the best time of day to ask someone out on a date--or for a raise?

Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon tells you the best time--of the day, of the week, of the month or of the year--to do almost anything. Do you know: The best time of day to be operated on? The best month to buy an iPod? The best day of the week to avoid lines at the Louvre?The best day of the month to make an offer on a house?

Get more for your money, maximize your time, take better care of your health and be savvier about your career--all by doing certain things at the right time.

Remember: Timing is everything