You're still curious after reading 'Ask The Boffins!'. You still want more answers about the world around you, but nobody seems to know exactly how things really work. This book gives you 101 more simple answers to weird and baffling questions about all sorts of things, in nature, the universe, and all kinds of clever science stuff! Among the strange and wonderful things in this book, you'll find out cool stuff like: - How many bubbles are in a can of fizzy cola? - Is it possible to lick your own elbow? - Can fish ...
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You're still curious after reading 'Ask The Boffins!'. You still want more answers about the world around you, but nobody seems to know exactly how things really work. This book gives you 101 more simple answers to weird and baffling questions about all sorts of things, in nature, the universe, and all kinds of clever science stuff! Among the strange and wonderful things in this book, you'll find out cool stuff like: - How many bubbles are in a can of fizzy cola? - Is it possible to lick your own elbow? - Can fish get sea-sick? - How do flowers know when to open and close? - What makes farts and burps? - Is the 'five second rule' for dropped food really safe? - What's pee made of, and is it safe to drink it? - Do your fingernails still grow after you die? - Could AI machines ever enslave humans, and how? ... and even what earthworms taste like ! For every weird question in this book, you'll get the simple answer first, then a proper explanation of the how and why. All the questions were chosen because most people don't know the real answers - but now YOU will! There are hours and hours of fun and fact-finding to dig into, and you'll end up being the smartest scientist you know. You'll be able to amaze your friends with weird facts every day for months on end! So join me now on this rollercoaster ride of a quest for weird, strange and cool facts about life, the universe and everything!
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