"A good mix of questions and answers, entertainment and education, it will make an excellent "thinkers" Christmas book."
Description
What happens if you fall into a black hole? Which properties give you the best chance of winning Monopoly? And why is it always so difficult to get ketchup to come out of a full bottle? Award winning science writer Robert Matthews provides answers to the most baffling, intriguing, and occasionally downright trivial questions submitted by members of the general public. From the mysterious fate of odd socks to the farthest reaches of the universe, this collection unravels the science behind the world around us. Entertaining, enlightening, and often inspired, this book is a must-read for all inquisitive minds.
Reviews
"This year, the scientifically curious reader can find answers to many hundreds of conundrums, such as: Why Don’t Penguins’ Feet Freeze (Mick O’Hare, Profile, £7.99); Why Don’t Spiders Stick to their Webs (Robert Matthews, Oneworld, £7.99): Why is Yawning Contagious? And Do Elephants Ever Forget? (Guy Campbell, Buster, £7.99).
"Matthews has done a heroic job in revealing the science behind a broad and entertaining range of questions. Ideal fodder for the curious mind."