Is That a Fact?: Frauds, Quacks, and the Real Science of Everyday Life Joe Schwarcz
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Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke?: Over 150 Curious Questions & Intriguing Answers
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A fun and fascinating trivia book with a wide range of intriguing questions and entertainingly written answers from a bestselling author.
Perfect for trivia junkies everywhere, this new collection will surprise readers with fascinating answers to age-old curiosities, such as:
• Does a goldfish’s memory really only last a few seconds?
• Do plants feel pain?
• Why do cats’ eyes glow in the dark?
• Why do people seem more attractive when we’re drunk?
• Why didn’t people smile in old photos?
Each page offers another witty response to the questions of our time. From men’s fashion to the meaning of life, from the educational to the entertaining, this book has something for everyone.
© 2017 Ulysses Press (Ebook): 9781612437392
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Ebook: 15 August 2017
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