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Yawns Freeze Your Brain: More Mind-Blowing Facts From Science, History, Life and The Universe

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4uur 59min
Taal
Engels
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Categorie

Non-fictie

Ever wondered why we yawn and have eyebrows, what happens at absolute zero and why some tunes get stuck in our heads?

If you’ve spent your days searching for the answers to these and life’s other big questions then look no further.

Why We Yawn From the bestselling author of Why Don't Penguin's Feet Freeze and Farts Aren’t Invisible is the gift of enlightenment that you never knew you needed! Shining a light on some of life’s trickiest questions across science, history, society and the universe. Uncover the mysteries woven into the fabric of our very existence with answers to questions such as;

How much fuel does the sun burn in a second?

What are the most misheard song lyrics?

Why does cheese smell? Why is the Eiffel Tower 15cm taller in summer than winter?

Who on earth invented existentialism (and what is it)?

Increase your IQ and win pub quizzes with this perfect blend of wit, wisdom and wonder.

© 2025 W. F. Howes Ltd (Luisterboek): 9781004192175

Publicatiedatum

Luisterboek: 13 maart 2025

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